CHANDIGARH, 13.02.26-The Planning Forum of the Post Graduate Department of Economics, GGDSD College, Chandigarh, organized a special guest lecture on “Current Macroeconomic Developments and Monetary Policy” on Friday, 13 February 2026.
The lecture was delivered by Dr. Sunil Kumar, Advisor, Department of Economic Policy and Research, Reserve Bank of India, who shared insights on the current macroeconomic setting, covering global growth trends, domestic economic conditions, inflation dynamics, and the role of monetary policy.
Dr. Kumar emphasised that while global GDP growth is slowing, as projected by the IMF, the Indian economy continues to remain on a relatively strong growth trajectory, supported by robust domestic demand—particularly private consumption—and a steadily expanding services sector. He also highlighted the growing role of infrastructure expansion, digital progress, and increasing green energy capacity in strengthening India’s economic outlook.
Addressing recent trends, he highlighted that inflation has remained broadly stable in recent months, largely influenced by food prices, even as headline inflation saw a slight uptick in January 2026. He emphasized that India’s monetary policy framework continues to focus on maintaining price stability under the flexible inflation targeting regime, while also supporting growth.
The event was organized under the patronage of Dr. Ajay Sharma, Principal, GGDSD College, and the guidance of Mr. Ashutosh Sharma, Head, Department of Economics. The organizing committee included Dr. Ruchi Sharma, Dr. Deepti Chawla, Dr. Arvuda Mehta, and Dr. Shipra Bansal, along with faculty members and student volunteers.
Faculty members, postgraduate students, and research scholars attended the lecture, which concluded with an engaging interaction session. The programme provided valuable insights into current macroeconomic developments and policy perspectives.