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Price indices are important tools for measuring inflation and guiding economic policy. Explain the role of the Consumer Price Index in reflecting consumption patterns in India, and discuss how public distribution and subsidies can affect inflation measurement.

Reliable and updated consumer price data is crucial for understanding inflation and guiding economic policy. Critically examine the importance of improved price indices in policy formulation and discuss the challenges involved in accurately capturing consumer realities.

Discuss the broader economic implications of the CPI's base revision on monetary policy and inflation targeting by the Reserve Bank of India. How critical is it for the economy's responsiveness to consumer behavior?

Evaluate the role of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) alongside CPI in understanding the inflation landscape in India. How can both indices be utilized for informed economic decision-making?

Discuss the role of the Consumer Price Index in shaping India's monetary policy. How has the evolution of CPI impacted economic decision-making in the country?

Analyze the role of inflation measurement and inflation targeting in India’s monetary policy framework. Discuss how price indices and central bank policy tools contribute to macroeconomic stability.

Monetary policy decisions and external trade developments significantly influence macroeconomic stability. Examine the factors guiding a central bank’s interest rate decisions and discuss its role in managing growth and financial stability during periods of external stress.

Institutional financing and new financial instruments are reshaping the real estate sector in India. Examine the role of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and discuss the benefits and risks of expanding bank and institutional lending to such entities for financial stability and sectoral growth.

Assess the implications of weak bank loan rate transmission to NBFCs on the broader financial ecosystem in India. How does this affect lending conditions for SMEs and individuals?

Assess the impact of RBI's liquidity measures on the banking system and overall economy. How do OMOs and dollar-rupee swaps contribute to financial stability?

Analyze the risks and challenges associated with the adoption of CBDCs in global financial systems. What measures can be implemented to mitigate these risks?

Critically assess the role of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in transforming India's approach to bad loans. What challenges does the NCLT face in streamlining insolvency resolutions?

Discuss the challenges and opportunities posed by the rising IPO and M&A momentum in India. How can these trends support the growth aspirations of foreign banks operating in the country?

Examine the factors driving sectoral inflation variations in India, such as food, fuel, and housing. Discuss the broader economic implications of these trends for consumption, investment, and fiscal-monetary coordination.