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India's Finance Ministry Flags Inflation Risks Ahead of Central Bank Rate Decision

India's finance ministry has signaled heightened vigilance over inflation pressures as the Reserve Bank of India prepares to announce its next monetary policy decision. Officials cited weather-related supply disruptions from a below-normal monsoon season and recent fuel price increases as key upside risks to price stability. The Philippine central bank similarly flagged expectations for accelerating price growth, attributed largely to food costs and currency weakness. Regional policymakers are navigating the challenge of distinguishing between temporary price shocks and sustained inflationary pressures. The RBI's upcoming decision will test how aggressively India intends to address near-term inflation risks while balancing growth concerns.