India’s central bank governor cheers ‘goldilocks’ economy
FT News Briefing18 Dec 2025

India’s central bank governor cheers ‘goldilocks’ economy

BP chief executive Murray Auchincloss has said he will step down after less than two years in the role, India’s central bank governor expects the country’s interest rates to remain low for a ‘long period’, and UK inflation fell more than expected to an eight-month low of 3.2 per cent. Plus, global companies are seeking private equity partners in China to take on their local operations as they grapple with an increasingly competitive local market.


Mentioned in this podcast:

BP picks Woodside boss Meg O’Neill as new chief executive

India’s central bank governor signals rates to stay low for ‘long period’

UK inflation falls more than expected to 3.2% in November

Global brands seek private equity partners to save their China businesses


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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.


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