UPI politics, SIR protests and India’s inflation squeeze | Delhi Police | CEC | Macro Matters Ep 10

UPI politics, SIR protests and India’s inflation squeeze | Delhi Police | CEC | Macro Matters Ep 10

On this episode of Macro Matters, host Ankur Bhardwaj is joined by A K Bhattacharya, Sanjeeb Mukherjee and Archis Mohan to unpack some of the biggest developments shaping India’s economy and politics. The panel discusses the postponement of UPI merchant charges, the proposed Fairfax acquisition of IDBI Bank, and the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They also examine the sharp rise in wholesale inflation to 11.39% in September, the impact of the Hormuz disruption on oil prices and the rupee, and what rising costs mean for farmers, consumers and businesses. With inflation pressures mounting, how much can the RBI and the government do to ease the squeeze on India’s economy? Watch the full discussion on Macro Matters. Follow Business Standard for more such discussions.