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Data● Neutral for Indian equities
Economic outlook faces upside inflation risks, says Finmin report
The brief
- Finmin report flags upside risks to the economic outlook from inflation
- RBI open market operations to absorb excess liquidity could support balanced financial conditions and contain inflation
- Inflation risks matter for RBI rate decisions and Indian banks, bonds and rate-sensitive stocks
- Result of the 4-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction held on October 01, 2026
- Money Market Operations as on September 30, 2026
- FCNR(B) impact: RBI's net short forward book swells to record $200 billion
- RBI to conduct 4-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction under LAF on October 01, 2026
- Bank deposit rates fall as fresh lending rates rise in August
Finance Ministry's economic outlook risks
The Finance Ministry said investor interest in India remains cautious amid US trade uncertainty, tariff pressures and elevated crude prices. Its report also flagged upside inflation risks and said RBI open market operations to absorb excess liquidity could support balanced financial conditions.
Thursday, 1 October
- Economic outlook faces upside inflation risks, says Finmin report