Aastha Gudwani

Aastha Gudwani

Aastha Gudwani is India Chief Economist at Barclays.

RBI Stays on Hold, but Signals Flexibility in a Shifting Risk Landscape

Monetary Policy

A ceasefire eased the backdrop, but RBI’s message was clear: policy stays flexible, FX steps are temporary, and risks to growth and inflation remain live.

Aastha Gudwani

April 8, 2026 at 1:03 PM IST

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