The Economic Times

RBI says 4% inflation target not in abeyance; future rate action tied to price persistence

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirms the 4 percent inflation target remains unchanged. He raised the FY27 inflation forecast to 5.1 percent due to global factors. Monetary policy actions will depend on inflation becoming broad-based and persistent. The central bank will monitor global supply chain pressures and monsoon impact closely.