New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- The US's increased tariffs on Indian goods will only have a minimal impact, Reserve Bank of India governor Sanjay Malhotra said, emphasising the regulator has been "very proactive" in responding to economic challenges and will continue to support growth.

"Now there has been another additional 25% tariff, making it 50%. It's yet to kick in, and we are hopeful that tariff negotiations will play out and the impact will be minimal," Malhotra said at the FIBAC 2025 conference, adding that the central bank is prepared to cushion the economy from such external shocks.

While about 45% of Indian exports remain outside the US's tariff net, the governor acknowledged that certain sectors are more vulnerable. "(On) the remainin...