India in better position to manage retail inflation, RBI must hold rates: ASSOCHAM

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India is well-positioned to handle retail inflation, according to ASSOCHAM. The industry lobby recommends the Reserve Bank of India maintain the current repo rate. Support measures for export-oriented and energy-intensive MSMEs are also advised. India's inflation performance is noted as better than the US. The central bank's recent liquidity injection is appreciated.