On the cross roads As mentioned in the earlier edition the oil and gold prices have started to retrieve the markets may heave a sigh of relief as this might help to stem the inflation expectations which are the major concern in the short run. The major concern here is on one side the RBI and the Government is talking about inflation control and on the other side it is not allowing the rupee to appreciate. The rupee appreciation is very much required for controlling the inflation, although one might argue that our trade deficit is high on higher oil imports and reducing exports, which doesn’t warrant for any rupee appreciation. But we are here not talking about 35 levels but only speaking about 38-39 levels which would put less burden on oil imports which will directly affect the oil subsidy. In short run there may be problem of inflation and higher commodity prices but one can also consider one fact that the trends in the "A very popular error - having the courage of one's convictions: Rather it is a matter of having the courage for an attack upon one's convictions." |
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