Mains Paper II · 1 Indian Economy · 1.8 Inflation and price indices

1.8.5 Controlling inflation: monetary, fiscal and supply-side measures

Demand-led inflation is tackled by monetary and fiscal tightening, supply-led inflation by buffer stocks, imports, storage and market reform.

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Key terms

  • monetary measures
  • fiscal measures
  • supply-side
  • buffer stock
  • Price Stabilisation Fund
  • Essential Commodities Act
  • Operation Greens
  • repo rate
  • OMSS
  • stock limits

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