New Delhi: The government will consult the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) before taking a decision on the formation of a proposed interest rate-setting panel, Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha told Reuters on Monday.
Sinha`s comments come days after the finance ministry published draft legislation that proposes to reduce the RBI`s influence in setting interest rates.
Sinha, however, clarified the proposal doesn`t reflect New Delhi`s views. He added that the government, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, believes the RBI is capable of taking independent decisions on monetary policy.