RBI Bulletin Highlights Global Market Volatility, Economic Resilience of India
Mumbai, March 23, 2026 – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its latest bulletin noted that the conflict in West Asiaand fresh US trade investigations have contributed to increased volatility in global markets.Despite external uncertainties, India’s foreign exchange reserves remain adequate to provide a cushion against shocks, the bulletin stated.
The second advance estimates of GDP for 2025-26 indicate the sustained resilience of the Indian economy, with high-frequency indicators suggesting that economic activity gained momentum in February.
The bulletin highlighted that headline inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), picked up in February, primarily driven by food and beverages.
On the financial front, the RBI observed that system liquidity remains comfortable, and the total flow of financial resources to the commercial sector increased, supported by both bank and non-bank financing.
The central bank clarified that the views expressed in the article are those of the authors and do not represent the official views of the RBI.
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