The Daily Brief

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

Episode Notes

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

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