Indian economy remained fluid amidst tariff policy uncertainties: RBI Bulletin
geopolitical tensions
and
tariff policy uncertainties
, Reserve Bank's Bulletin said on Wednesday.
An article on 'State of the Economy' in July Bulletin said the global macroeconomic environment remained fluid in June and July so far amidst geopolitical tensions and tariff policy uncertainties.
"Domestic economic activity held up, with improving kharif agricultural season prospects, continuation of strong momentum in the services sector and modest growth in industrial activity," it said.
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The bulletin also mentioned that headline CPI inflation remained below 4% for the fifth consecutive month in June driven by deflation in food prices.
System liquidity remained in surplus to facilitate a faster transmission of policy rate cuts to the credit markets.
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The external sector remained resilient, backed by ample
foreign exchange reserves
and a moderate external debt-to-GDP ratio, it mentioned.
The central bank, however, said the views expressed in the Bulletin article are of the authors and do not represent the views of the Reserve Bank of India.
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