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Saugata Bhattacharya, an RBI MPC member, stated that energy prices are unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels and that a projected rain deficit in India for 2026 will escalate inflation risks.
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Saugata Bhattacharya (RBI Monetary Policy Committee member), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India Meteorological Department (IMD)
What
Saugata Bhattacharya, an RBI MPC member, stated that energy prices are unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels and that a projected rain deficit in India for 2026 will escalate inflation risks.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:39:02 GMT · 1h 55m ago
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Why
Inflation risks are projected to escalate due to energy prices unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels (US, Israel, Iran war context), a projected below-normal monsoon in India in 2026 (due to El Nino), and ongoing commodity supply shocks.
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How this affects you
The projected rain deficit and persistent high energy prices are expected to increase inflation in India, potentially affecting agricultural output and consumer prices, and influencing the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decisions.
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- HIGHCNBC TV18https://www.cnbctv18.com/economy/rbi-mpc-minutes-west-asia-conflict-crude-spike-monsoon-risks-dominate-june-policy-deliberations-19928811.htm
- HIGHDevdiscoursehttps://www.devdiscourse.com/article/business/3937562-need-to-be-watchful-of-inflation-trajectory-rbi-governor-sanjay-malhotra
- HIGHThe Tribunehttps://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/need-to-be-watchful-of-inflation-trajectory-rbi-governor-sanjay-malhotra/
- HIGHNDTV Profithttps://www.ndtvprofit.com/economy/rain-deficit-to-push-inflation-oil-prices-unlikely-to-return-to-pre-war-levels-rbi-mpc-member-warns-11660270
- HIGHThe Hindu Business Linehttps://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/inflation-risks-slowing-growth-mpc-members-prefer-wait-and-watch-approach-over-immediate-policy-action/article71122551.ece
- HIGHThe Economic Timeshttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/rbi-mpc-minutes-policy-misstep-fears-drove-rate-pause-amid-west-asia-uncertainty/articleshow/131861187.cms