NITI Aayog's Lahiri Advises Caution on Expansionary Policy Amid Inflation and Growth Concerns
NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Ashok Lahiri emphasized caution in adopting expansionary monetary policies amid rising global inflation and geopolitical uncertainties, including El Niño effects and the Strait of Hormuz situation. He supported the Reserve Bank of India's recent 25 basis points repo rate hike to manage inflation while highlighting the need to balance inflation control with sustaining economic growth and employment. Lahiri also stressed the role of banks in supporting enterprise financing and the importance of infrastructure and land acquisition for industrial development in regions like West Bengal.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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businessstandard broke this story on 30 Oct, 02:26 pm. Other outlets followed.