Inflation Outlook

RBI MPC Faces High-Stakes Balancing Act Amid Surging Oil Prices and Geopolitical Tensions

RBI Holds Rates Steady as West Asia Tensions Trigger Inflation Concerns

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April 23, 2026

Minutes from the Reserve Bank of India’s April policy meeting reveal growing worries over rising crude oil prices, supply disruptions, and geopolitical tensions in West Asia, prompting policymakers to maintain a cautious stance despite strong domestic demand.