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Post-Covid period, or since 2023, I have not been regular in following developments in the financial sector and politics.
I have found out other diversions for timepass.
Today's message which carries one response on monetary policy and another on Modi is not the beginning of another journey. As I said before, nowadays, the subject and content of tomorrow's message are decided only today. They evolve from my thoughts while I start writing the message.
(Note : My responses were not published in ET today)
M G Warrier
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Transparent Monetary Policy
Press Release| Official Website of Reserve Bank of India https://share.google/DtJJGHo5WDPcp4zZs
My response :
The Economic Times
October 7, 2026
Chat Room
Transparent monetary policy
The hike in base rate by 25 basis points was not unexpected. In recent times, more than the change in policy rates the policy statement and the usual media interaction that follows are watched more for dissecting RBI Governor's cautious observations on future policy outlook.
The architecture of the policy formulation mechanism in RBI has got decoupled from that of Federal Reserve in recent times. In the process of setting up MPC, without disturbing the statutory expectations from the central bank, GOI ensured that the deciding voice in monetary policy formulation will remain with government. This has almost silenced the 'Open Market' spars between RBI and GOI.
Perhaps, stakeholders other than GOI can contribute more in monetary policy formulation by proactively responding to RBI's formal policy announcements.
M G Warrier
Mumbai
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Modi's 25 years' record
(Pl see report)
My response
The Editor
The Economic Times
October 7, 2026
Chat Room
Apropos "Modi's 25 Years : Cab Hails Reforms, Security, Growth"(October 7), as a media watcher, one appreciates the magnanimity of a team to place on record the unique contribution for nation building by one individual, when he occupied leadership positions in governance continuously for 25 years.
Volumes will be written and published about Modi Era in coming days. The respect and gratitude he earnt for the selfless service while holding highest positions in governance, just on considerations of professional competence will be remembered for a long time.
Still, the Team's recognition of the Captain's excellence by the entire team he heads shows the uniqueness of the position Modi holds among the world leaders and in the minds of his own colleagues.
M G Warrier
Mumbai
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Bonus
Exploitative enslavement - The HinduBusinessLine https://share.google/AuctpnHqP51GYaWdV
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