The RBI traditionally prioritises inflation targeting. At times, when the rupee is under pressure, currency management—or “maintaining orderly conditions in the foreign exchange market”—becomes an additional focus. On rarer occasions, the central bank must also turn its attention to managing crises within the banking system.In recent weeks, all three challenges have emerged simultaneously, setting the stage for a perfect storm for the new Governor Sanjay Malhotra.
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