GENERAL7 Sept 2026
Does ‘inflation targeting’ work in India?
India just completed ten years of formal inflation targeting by the RBI, which aims for 4% inflation with a 2% band on either side. The RBI controls demand via the repo rate and tries to anchor public expectations. But India’s Phillips curve is flat, and household expectations remain higher than RBI projections. So higher rates may lower output and jobs without cutting inflation much.
Key Statutory Highlights
- India has completed a decade of formal inflation targeting by the RBI, with a 4% target and a +/-2% tolerance band.
- The RBI controls inflation by changing the repo rate to manage demand and by trying to anchor public inflation expectations.
- Research shows India’s Phillips curve is flat and household inflation expectations stay above RBI projections, so rate hikes may reduce output and jobs without bringing down inflation much.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Don’t assume repo-rate hikes will quickly reduce inflation. Review your borrowing and pricing plans, and track RBI statements on inflation, since they directly affect loan costs and demand for your products.
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