Muted inflation raises questions for RBI policy decisions

5 Dec 2025 · 07:08 ISTpre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation

in Q2FY26: 8.2% YoY
in Q1: 7.8%
remains subdued: 8.7%

India's real GDP growth reached 8.2% YoY in Q2FY26, up from 7.8% in Q1. However, nominal GDP growth remains subdued at 8.7%, indicating potential challenges ahead. This divergence raises questions about the need for monetary policy adjustments by the RBI amid ongoing global risks and weak economic momentum.

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Muted inflation raises questions for RBI policy decisions

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