Economists expect the RBI to maintain a wait-and-watch stance on monetary policy amid geopolitical uncertainty and inflation trends. Rising food inflation and global oil prices are key risks, while the central bank is likely to avoid immediate policy tightening.
Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson from MIT, along with James A. Robinson from the University of Chicago, were honored for their research on how institutions are formed and impact prosperity.
The committee comprises four members: Bhupinder Singh Mann, National President, Bharatiya Kisan Union and All India Kisan Coordination Committee; Dr. Parmod Kumar Joshi, Agricultural Economist, Director for South Asia