Interest rates remain static; Rajan cites RBI initiatives towards sustainable growth (Part 1)

Last Updated: Sep 18 2015 | 1:05 PM IST

Mumbai, Sep 18 (ANI): Amidst speculation of lowering interest rates RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday declared that interest rates shall remain static. Rajan also cited RBI initiatives towards sustainable growth and underscored that creating conducive environment for business is the need of the hour instead of looking for core competencies. He cited Brazil's example and stated the aftermath of their measures to try and scuttle growth. He also stated that India must brainstorm to create innovative ideas as the systemic change suffers from dearth of new ideas. He cited measures to check innovative thinking. He also cited that growth must be encouraged through innovative thinking and not just by privileges given by the government.

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