Inflation in India: Cause, effects, and the way forward
Rising inflation has become the centerpiece of all social and political conversations in India of late. Housewives are complaining about the price of vegetables, auto drivers are losing sleep over fuel prices, traders are struggling with rising input costs, and the Opposition is protesting the government’s inability to control the price rise.
So, what exactly is inflation, why is it rising and how is it impacting the people and the economy? Let's find out ...
Contents:
00:30 - What is inflation?
01:06 - Inflation rate in India (Retail and Wholesale Inflation)
03:30 - Reasons for high inflation
05:35 - Way forward on inflation in India
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