Money Supply for the fortnight ended on October 15, 2026
Distilled Policy Brief
- The Reserve Bank of India periodically releases fortnightly data regarding the money supply aggregates in the economy.
- Money supply statistics (M1, M2, M3, M4) track liquidity levels, currency with the public, and various forms of deposits held within the banking system.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Money supply aggregates are categorized into M1 (Currency with public + Demand deposits + Other deposits with RBI), M2 (M1 + Savings deposits with post office savings banks), M3 (M1 + Time deposits with the banking system), and M4 (M3 + Total post office deposits excluding National Savings Certificates).
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Monitoring fortnightly money supply trends is critical for understanding liquidity dynamics, transmission of monetary policy, and managing inflationary pressures within the Indian economy.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the periodic release of data by the Reserve Bank of India, consider the following statements regarding Money Supply statistics: 1. The Reserve Bank periodically releases fortnightly data regarding money supply aggregates in the economy. 2. Money supply statistics (M1, M2, M3, M4) track liquidity levels, currency with the public, and various forms of deposits held within the banking system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct based on the provided text and established economic reporting. The Reserve Bank periodically releases fortnightly data on money supply aggregates, and money supply statistics like M1, M2, M3, and M4 track liquidity levels, currency with the public, and different types of banking system deposits.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.