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Hawkish RBI warns of 'twin deficit' risk to stability, growth

Hawkish RBI warns of 'twin deficit' risk to stability. Growth outlook for food, commodity prices have turned uncertain, says central bank.

Dr Subbarao, why give the economy an undeserved rate cut?

Given inflation and lack of action on the budget deficits, Subbarao has no reason to cut interest rates.

Status quo in policy a missed opportunity to revive growth, laments CII

Assocham said unchanged rates would further dampen the growth momentum which is already showing signs of fatigue

Why Subbarao told the finmin to take a walk

The latest policy is the clearest signal yet from the RBI that rates can't fall further without a lot of effort from the finance ministry

Why RBI mentioned 'inflation' 79 times in its policy document

Is the RBI more concerened about growth or inflation? From the number of times he mentioned the latter, the answer is obvious. Here's why

CRR cut: Govt plays spoilsport to more robust market rally

The RBI could have offered a repo rate cut if only the government had achieved some measure of fiscal consolidation.

Subbarao's hint: Don't expect the moon when govt is messing up

The RBI's pre-policy review does not hold out much hope for a dramatic reversal of tight money since the fiscal situation is going from bad to worse