Government moves a step closer to establishing new MPC

The government’s announcement today of the names of three members marks another step towards the creation of a policy-setting monetary policy committee (MPC). The announcement also confirms that the MPC’s voting rights will be tilted slightly in favour of the RBI, which should temper concerns that the government is attempting to erode the independence of the central bank.

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