New monetary framework a positive, but doesn’t alter big picture

Although the new monetary policy framework agreed upon by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the government is a positive step, it is also largely symbolic. The framework is unlikely to have much impact on policymaking, given that the new inflation targets simply formalise existing unofficial targets, and that the RBI has already restored its credibility over recent months.

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