a bit of a hit with a weakjobs market as well as higher prices. finally, it s inflation that is the big worry for the people seated in this building of india s central bank. india is expected to be one of the fastest growing economies in the world this despite a spate of growth downgrades, and given the broad based nature of the recovery, the rdi will be shortly focused on containing prices, raising interest rates by at least half a per dent by the end of this calendar year, according to analysts. for more on this, i m joined now by sharmila whelan, deputy chief economist at investment advisors aletheia capital. thank you so much forjoining you. it is good to see you. inflation is running above target but at a five month low. why is it that india has not been hit in the same way as other nations by rising energy costs? victoria, you re absolutely right and i m glad you pointed out that inflation is running at about 6.7% year on year, which is outside of the 2 6% inflation range, but th