Economy

Economy resilient with downside risks from West Asia conflict: RBI

The Hindu1d
THE BRIEF
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The Reserve Bank of India stated in its monthly bulletin released on Friday that the Indian economy remained resilient despite global uncertainties driven by the West Asia crisis.

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The central bank noted that the escalation of conflict in September led to a sharp increase in crude oil prices, reigniting supply chain disruption and inflation concerns.

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Driven by a special deposit scheme for non-resident Indians, foreign exchange reserves reached a record high of $766 billion as of September 18, 2026.