Friday, April 18, 2008

Reddy says Indian financial sector less vulnerable to global turbulenceReddy says Indian financial sector less vulnerable to global turbulence

The financial sector in India is likely to be less affected than similar sectors in most emerging economies by the turbulence in global financial markets, Y V Reddy, Reserve Bank of India Governor, said.

The money, government securities and foreign exchange markets have been stable in India and, in our view, they may not be vulnerable in terms of direct and first-round effects, he said in a speech delivered in New York on Tuesday.

The central bank chief said domestic output and prices are under pressure due to high global prices of food, fuel and metals, and the turbulence in the financial markets.

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