Preserving financial stability in an evolving world
What changed vs prior statement
- 01Focus shifted from innovation in finance to prioritizing financial stability in current circumstances.
- 02No explicit change in rate guidance; emphasis remains on maintaining stability.
- 03Language now reflects evolving world challenges, enhancing risk-balance terminology.
From the original
Special address by Mr Sanjay Malhotra, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, at the Fifth Kautilya Economic Conclave, Mumbai, 3 October 2026.
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