Which of the following best describes the RBI's current stance on the exchange rate of the Indian Rupee?

Intervening only to curb excessive volatility without targeting a specific rate.

Targeting a specific exchange rate band to ensure export competitiveness.

Pegging the rupee to a basket of major global currencies to ensure stability.

Allowing the rupee to float freely without any intervention from the central bank.

According to the RBI, what is the primary mandate of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?

Ensuring inflation control and price stability.

Maintaining a specific target for foreign exchange reserves.

Managing the fiscal deficit of the central government.

Prioritizing economic growth above all other macroeconomic indicators.

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28 July 2026

RBI monetary policy and inflation

The RBI's monetary policy framework, inflation targeting, and management of foreign exchange reserves are core components of the UPSC GS3 syllabus regarding Indian economic planning and resource mobilization.

Notes

RBI Governor stated inflation control is the primary mandate and foremost priority for the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
MPC adopts a data-dependent approach to balance the growth-inflation trade-off.
Recent measures to attract foreign capital resulted in $32 billion mobilized through FCNR(B) deposits.
Government securities attracted over $7 billion in foreign inflows since June policy measures.
RBI maintains a system of hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits by investing excess foreign currency in foreign assets.
RBI does not target a specific exchange rate band for the rupee; interventions are limited to curbing excessive volatility.
The rupee is considered not overvalued, and potentially undervalued in nominal and real effective exchange rate terms.
Current rupee depreciation is attributed to geopolitical tensions, dollar strength, and global emerging market volatility rather than weak economic fundamentals.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 10 in RBI foreign currency swap facility, which has been running since 14 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

Discuss the rationale behind the RBI's data-dependent approach in managing the growth-inflation trade-off within the current global macroeconomic environment. 150 words

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Examine the role of foreign capital inflows in strengthening India's balance of payments and the mechanisms employed by the central bank to manage associated liquidity and currency volatility. 250 words

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Prelims

Which of the following best describes the RBI's current stance on the exchange rate of the Indian Rupee?

According to the RBI, what is the primary mandate of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?

Syllabus

Indian Economy GS3

Topics

Sources

Inflation control remains RBI’s foremost priority, says Governor

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