India's Central Bank Reaffirms 4% Inflation Target, But Signals Flexibility on Interest Rates
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India's monetary policy committee reinforced 4% inflation target as inflation returned to 2-6% comfort zone, but doesn't necessarily signal higher rates for longer.
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External MPC member Varma said focus now shifts to bringing inflation to 4% target level.
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MPC member Goyal said focus on 4% target doesn't mean rates will stay high; decisions will be data dependent.
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Varma said real interest rate of 1% will drive inflation sustainably to 4% target.
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Goyal suggested measures like higher capital requirements for fast-growing loans to avoid over-enthusiasm and crash.
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