The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee was forced to delay their interest rate and monetary policy announcement due to the government dragging their feet before finally selecting its new members (1). India’s Prime Minister has made known his desire to gain greater influence, and has repeatedly exchanged one RBI governor for another, looking to find one willing to perform his monetary bidding. The delay comes at the worst possible time; injecting fresh uncertainty that adversely impacts an economy already toying with recession and bringing India to the brink of “junk” status (2).
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