The RBI’s 3-front war on inflation, explained

In today's episode of The Daily Brief, we cover a deep dive and another story for the day shaping Indian and global markets:

1. The RBI’s 3-Front War on Inflation

We’ll cover:

Why food prices, crude oil and a weaker rupee are pushing inflation higher.How the RBI’s repo rate hike to 5.50% and currency measures aim to control inflation.How liquidity tightening works and the risks it poses to India’s economic growth.

2. Will Tougher Pharma Rules Change Prescriptions?

We’ll cover:

What India’s pharmaceutical marketing code (UCPMP) restricts and why its enforcement has faced challenges.How stricter rules could affect pharma companies’ marketing costs, profit margins and sales.Why established drugmakers and trade generics could benefit from changes in how medicines are promoted and sold.

Audio Timestamps

00:04 Intro

00:29 How the RBI is fighting inflation

14:43 Who influences your prescription?

24:34 Tidbits