Inflation occurs when the value of a currency diminishes over time, making it more expensive to buy the same goods and services than it was in the past. Imagine you're shopping for your daily essentials like groceries, fuel, or even clothing. Over time, you might notice that the prices of these items have gone up, meaning your money doesn't stretch as far as it used to. This rise in prices across a broad range of products is what we call inflation. At its core, inflation is driven by an imbalance where the money supply grows faster than the goods and services available. When there's more money floating around but the same amount of goods, people are willing to pay more for these goods, leading to higher prices. It's like an auction where more bidders show up, driving up the price of the item being sold. For India, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pointed out that even though the economy is bouncing back after the impact of COVID-19, there's a risk of rising inflation. The IMF suggests that as the recovery strengthens, India should slowly reduce the monetary policies that were supporting the economy during the downturn. One of the most effective tools central banks have to control inflation is adjusting interest rates. By raising interest rates, it becomes more expensive to borrow money, which slows down spending and investment, helping to cool off inflation.
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