Deba Prasad Rath

Deba Prasad Rath

Deba Prasad Rath, Former Principal Adviser to the Reserve Bank of India, is RBI Chair Professor at Council for Social Development, Hyderabad.

Why Monetary Policy Independence Is Vital for Sustainable Growth

Monetary policy independence strengthens policy coordination, keeps inflation anchored and supports sustainable growth without sacrificing external stability.

Deba Prasad Rath

Rewanth Raichooti

July 2, 2026 at 4:11 AM IST

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