‘Off-cycle move hints at more aggressive rate increases’
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Off-cycle move hints at more aggressive rate increases’

The Hindu  

The RBI’s surprise decision to raise the repo rate on Wednesday is a clear signal that it will embark on a series of rate increases in the coming months to counter inflation, said economists at banks. “Today’s surprise move is perhaps instigated by the upcoming April inflation print, which could come in higher than expected - we currently estimate a print of 7.6%,” said Abheek Barua, chief economist, HDFC Bank. The sharper than expected rate increase by the RBI “paves the way for a more aggressive rate hike cycle than we earlier expected,” he added. “The large inter meeting hike from the RBI indicates that tackling inflation risks is now front and centre,” said Rahul Bajoria, chief India economist, Barclays. “We now expect RBI to raise policy rate by at least 50 bps in the June policy meeting, and see a near-term rate pause only around 5.15%,” he added.

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Delaying cuts will lead to more growth sacrifice; RBI must deliver 0.25 pc reduction in Feb review
1 day, 2 hours ago

Delaying cuts will lead to more growth sacrifice; RBI must deliver 0.25 pc reduction in Feb review

Live Mint  

Mumbai, Jan 14 The RBI must start a rate cut cycle with a 0.25 per cent reduction in key rates at the next policy review in February, a German brokerage said on Tuesday. Delaying rate cuts will only lead to more sacrifice on growth, analysts at Deutsche Bank said, adding that the RBI also risks falling behind the curve if …

BOJ Deputy Chief Says Will Raise Rate If Outlook Is Realized
1 day, 7 hours ago

BOJ Deputy Chief Says Will Raise Rate If Outlook Is Realized

Live Mint  

-- Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino reiterated that the central bank will raise rates if its outlook continues to be realized, while adding that there are risks both at home and abroad that require attention. “If this outlook will continue to be realized, the Bank will raise the policy interest rate accordingly and adjust the degree of monetary …

RBI repo rate cut expectations build as CPI inflation moderates; Economists expect shallow rate-cut cycle from February
1 month ago

RBI repo rate cut expectations build as CPI inflation moderates; Economists expect shallow rate-cut cycle from February

Live Mint  

India’s retail inflation in November aligned with market expectations and remained within the Reserve Bank of India’s tolerance band. Analysts anticipate that the RBI could initiate a shallow rate-cut cycle in its February 2025 policy meeting, provided inflation continues to decline. Hitesh Suvarna of JM Financial anticipates that the next step in RBI’s policy action will involve a rate cut, …

SBI Research anticipates RBI repo rate cut in February policy meet
1 month, 1 week ago

SBI Research anticipates RBI repo rate cut in February policy meet

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 8 : Reserve Bank is expected to cut repo rates in February 2025 and such a decision, it at all taken, is unlikely to be impacted by rupee's weakness against the dollar, asserted SBI Research in a report. The report put out the day RBI announced its monetary policy, the SBI Research report said it expects RBI …

RBI cuts GDP growth projection to 6.6%, repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
1 month, 1 week ago

RBI cuts GDP growth projection to 6.6%, repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

Deccan Chronicle  

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday decided to keep the policy rate unchanged for the 11th time in a row but sharply lowered the GDP growth forecast to 6.6 per cent for the current fiscal, as against earlier projection of 7.2 per cent.The Reserve Bank of India maintained the status quo on interest rate despite July-September quarter GDP growth …

Amid high inflation, RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
1 month, 1 week ago

Amid high inflation, RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

The Hindu  

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India on Friday held steadfast in its battle against inflation amid weakening growth momentum, with four of its six members voting to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50% for the eleventh bi-monthly review in a row. While noting the RBI’s mandate is to ensure price stability while supporting growth, …

RBI keeps repo rate at 6.5% for 11th time in a row
1 month, 1 week ago

RBI keeps repo rate at 6.5% for 11th time in a row

Hindustan Times  

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, RBI Governor Shatikanta Das announced on Friday. Further, Das notified that the central bank's projection of India's Gross Domestic Product growth for the ongoing financial year now stood at 6.6%, down from the earlier estimate of 7.2%. Das said, “Growth …

RBI to Announce Interest Rate Decision Amid High Inflation
1 month, 1 week ago

RBI to Announce Interest Rate Decision Amid High Inflation

Deccan Chronicle  

The Reserve Bank on Friday morning will announce the decision on interest rate after the conclusion of the three-day monetary policy panel meeting, amid high inflation and weak GDP growth numbers.Experts are of the view that the central bank is likely to opt for status quo on the short-term lending rate, and will possibly tinker with cash reserve ratio keeping …

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged for 11th time in a row at 6.5 per cent
1 month, 1 week ago

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged for 11th time in a row at 6.5 per cent

India TV News  

Amid high inflation and weak GDP growth numbers, the Reserve Bank on Friday kept repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent with a majority decision of 4:2. Das announced, "The Monetary Policy Committee decided by a majority of 4:2 to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das headed six-member Monetary Policy Committee started its …

RBI Policy: MPC meeting begins today; will the central bank cut the repo rate? Experts weigh in
1 month, 1 week ago

RBI Policy: MPC meeting begins today; will the central bank cut the repo rate? Experts weigh in

Live Mint  

Against the backdrop of sticky inflation and slowing growth, the Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India has begun its three-day meeting on Wednesday, December 4, to decide on interest rates and its policy stance. The pivot to a neutral stance in October does provide the space to take more growth-supportive actions, and this could come in the …

RBI committee meeting: A cut in cash reserve ratio likely, but not in repo rate
1 month, 1 week ago

RBI committee meeting: A cut in cash reserve ratio likely, but not in repo rate

New Indian Express  

The Reserve Bank’s rate-setting panel, the Monetary Policy Committee, begins its meeting here on Wednesday amidst a series of negative macroeconomic data surprises, with the 5.4 percent GDP growth in the second quarter being the worst. This has led many Mint Road observers and bankers to expect the monetary policy announcement on December 6 to include growth-boosting measures, such as …

Will RBI cut key interest rates on December 6? 3 things to know
1 month, 1 week ago

Will RBI cut key interest rates on December 6? 3 things to know

India Today  

As the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee gears up for its December 6 meeting, market participants are weighing the likelihood of a key interest rate cut. Here are 3 things to know ahead of the upcoming RBI MPC meeting: GROWTH REMAINS UNDER PRESSURE India’s GDP growth dipped to 5.4% in Q2 FY25, a sharp decline attributed to weaker …

No change expected in repo rate at next week's RBI monetary policy committee meet, cut ‘very likely’ in Feb: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No change expected in repo rate at next week's RBI monetary policy committee meet, cut ‘very likely’ in Feb: Report

Hindustan Times  

HDFC Bank estimates that the central Reserve Bank of India would keep the repo rate steady at 6.5% in its final monetary policy committee meeting of the year, to be held next week, the country's largest private sector bank said in a report. RBI held its previous monetary policy committee meeting in October A rate cut is “very much possible” …

RBI to keep repo rate unchanged at meeting next week, chances of rate cut in Feb increased: Report
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

RBI to keep repo rate unchanged at meeting next week, chances of rate cut in Feb increased: Report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, November 30 : The Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain its policy rate during its upcoming meeting next week, as GDP growth slowed significantly in the second quarter of FY25. It said "We anticipate that the RBI will maintain the current policy rate at its meeting next week, although the likelihood of a rate cut in …

RBI Likely To Hold Interest Rates Amid Inflation Surge; Economists Push Rate Cut Forecast To February
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RBI Likely To Hold Interest Rates Amid Inflation Surge; Economists Push Rate Cut Forecast To February

ABP News  

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain its key policy rate at 6.50 per cent during its upcoming December 4-6 meeting, according to a Reuters poll. A sharp rise in inflation, driven by soaring food prices, has led several economists to revise their forecasts for the first rate cut in the cycle from December to February. RBI Governor …

October inflation wipes off rate cut hopes in Dec policy
2 months ago

October inflation wipes off rate cut hopes in Dec policy

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai:With India’s October inflation registering the fastest pace of rise in over a year, a rate cut in the December 2024 policy review appears ruled out despite a slowing economy, said economists. Aditi Nayar, Chief Economist at ICRA Ltd said, “With the CPI inflation breaching the 6 per cent mark in October 2024 and expected to exceed the MPC's estimate …

RBI Set to Make a Big Decision on Your EMI: What You Need to Know!
2 months ago

RBI Set to Make a Big Decision on Your EMI: What You Need to Know!

ABP News  

Amid the festive season, there seems to be no relief on the horizon for your EMIs. However, experts believe that the RBI is unlikely to make such a move anytime soon, as domestic inflation remains a significant concern. Although the Federal Reserve's rate cuts could have a global impact, including easing financial conditions in India, the RBI is cautious due …

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%: What MPC policy means for home buyers
7 months, 1 week ago

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%: What MPC policy means for home buyers

Live Mint  

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%: The Reserve Bank of India's decision to retain the repo rate at 6.5% for the eighth consecutive time ensures economic stability amid global uncertainty and domestic inflation concerns. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} "This stability supports the real estate market, making housing more affordable and boosting consumer confidence. With GDP growth projected at 7% in FY25 …

RBI maintains status quo for 8th time in a row; repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
7 months, 1 week ago

RBI maintains status quo for 8th time in a row; repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Fearing a spike in inflation during the second half of the fiscal year and forecasting stronger economic growth, the Monetary Policy Committee, chaired by Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das, on Friday, left the key policy rates unchanged at 6.5 percent for the eighth consecutive time. The last time the rate-setting panel tweaked the repo rate was a …

RBI MPC: Central Bank Unlikely To Cut Interest Rate On June 7 Amid Lok Sabha Election Results, Says Experts
7 months, 1 week ago

RBI MPC: Central Bank Unlikely To Cut Interest Rate On June 7 Amid Lok Sabha Election Results, Says Experts

ABP News  

RBI MPC: The Reserve Bank of India is unlikely to reduce the benchmark interest rate during its upcoming monetary policy review meeting as per the experts. Additionally, the Monetary Policy Committee may opt to maintain the current interest rate of 6.5 per cent due to the ongoing economic growth, which has been gaining momentum since February 2023. In addition, every …

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, cites food-inflation risk
11 months, 1 week ago

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, cites food-inflation risk

Hindustan Times  

The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday kept its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the sixth straight time, staying focused on anchoring inflation and boosting growth. “Uncertainty in food prices continues to impinge on headline inflation,” RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said at a briefing in Mumbai. A hike makes borrowing expensive for businesses, limiting money supply and cooling …

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
11 months, 1 week ago

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

Deccan Chronicle  

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India in its February review meeting unanimously decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent, thus maintaining status quo for the sixth straight time.The repo rate is the rate of interest at which RBI lends to other banks.Deliberating the policy statement on Friday morning after a three-day …

‘Monetary policy actively disinflationary’: RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Monetary policy actively disinflationary’: RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

Hindustan Times  

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday maintained its benchmark repo rate at 6.5%, keeping its focus on anchoring inflation and boosting growth. Monetary policy will remain actively “disinflationary”, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said after a two-day meeting of the bank’s six-member monetary policy committee. He said that the central bank’s successive policy rate hikes, a reference to increases in …

Reserve Bank warning MORE interest rate rises could be on their way
1 year, 1 month ago

Reserve Bank warning MORE interest rate rises could be on their way

Daily Mail  

Delaying the Melbourne Cup Day rate hike would have risked a more aggressive increase to interest rates in the months ahead, minutes released by the Reserve Bank have revealed - but there still may be more rises to come. The RBA, in its November 7 board minutes released on Tuesday, noted its updated economic forecasts, which show inflation returning to …

RBI Watching Inflation Like a Hawk, But Keeps Rates in Check For Festive Cheer
1 year, 3 months ago

RBI Watching Inflation Like a Hawk, But Keeps Rates in Check For Festive Cheer

News 18  

The inflation genie is not back in the bottle yet, with sub-optimal Kharif sowing in pulses and oilseeds expected to lead to an increase in dal and cooking oil prices going forward. Such weighty inflation considerations could have pushed the Reserve Bank of India to raise lending rates in its bi-monthly monetary policy review, which concluded on Friday morning. Anuj …

RBI Policy meet: Key things to watch out for
1 year, 3 months ago

RBI Policy meet: Key things to watch out for

Live Mint  

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das will unveil the fourth monetary policy of the financial year 2023-24 on Friday, October 6, after a two-day review, as it observes the impact of global headwinds on India's macroeconomic indicators such as inflation trajectory and the growth in gross domestic product. Economists expect RBI to hold rates steady According to majority of …

RBI monetary policy review meeting commences, another pause in repo rate likely
1 year, 3 months ago

RBI monetary policy review meeting commences, another pause in repo rate likely

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The three-day bi-monthly monetary policy committee meeting of the RBI started on Wednesday with financial market participants set to closely monitor the outcome and the policy stance of the central bank. "Domestically, we believe at 6.50 per cent, we are in for a prolonged pause as seasonality of inflation is tapering first.," SBI Research report, authored by Soumya Kanti …

RBI maintains pause for third time in a row, keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
1 year, 5 months ago

RBI maintains pause for third time in a row, keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

Firstpost  

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said that Monetary Policy Committee has unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said that Monetary Policy Committee has unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. #WATCH | RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das …

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged in third straight policy meet
1 year, 5 months ago

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged in third straight policy meet

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India in its three-day monetary policy committee meeting unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent, something most financial markets had expected. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday at a press conference said, "Monetary Policy Committee decided unanimously to keep the Repo Rate unchanged at 6.50%" RBI typically conducts six bi-monthly …

RBI revises inflation outlook for 2023-24: CPI forecast now 5.4%
1 year, 5 months ago

RBI revises inflation outlook for 2023-24: CPI forecast now 5.4%

Live Mint  

The Reserve Bank of India has upwardly revised the country’s retail inflation projections for 2023-24 at 5.4 per cent. “Assuming a normal monsoon, retail inflation is revised to 5.4 per cent, with Q2 at 6.2 per cent, Q3 at 5.7 per cent and Q4 at 5.2 per cent. Retail inflation for Q1 2024-25 is projected at 5.2 per cent,” RBI …

RBI Monetary Policy: Central Bank Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged At 6.5 Per Cent
1 year, 5 months ago

RBI Monetary Policy: Central Bank Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged At 6.5 Per Cent

ABP News  

The Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee headed by Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday announced to keep policy rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. During his address, Governor Das said that the MPC unanimously voted to leave the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. Anarock Group Chairman Anuj Puri said as widely anticipated, the RBI has decided to …

Will Your Loan EMI Go Up From September? How Experts See RBI's BIG Meeting This Week?
1 year, 5 months ago

Will Your Loan EMI Go Up From September? How Experts See RBI's BIG Meeting This Week?

News 18  

RBI MPC Meeting August 2023: The RBI Governor-headed six-member Monetary Policy Committee’s meeting is scheduled on August 8-10. The borrowing cost, which started rising in May last year, has stabilised with the RBI keeping the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent since February when it was raised from 6.25 per cent. When the RBI repo rate increases, it becomes …

Monetary Policy Committee: 'Fight against inflation not over, job only half done,' says RBI Governor
1 year, 6 months ago

Monetary Policy Committee: 'Fight against inflation not over, job only half done,' says RBI Governor

India TV News  

Shaktikanta Das, governor of the Reserve Bank of India, stated on Thursday that restoring India's inflation levels to a manageable range is like finishing a job that is half done. Our fight against inflation is not yet over," the RBI Governor said at the latest monetary policy meeting held from June 6-8, the minutes of which were published on Thursday. …

RBI Holds Interest Rate Hike Again; Home Buyers Set To Get Relief
1 year, 7 months ago

RBI Holds Interest Rate Hike Again; Home Buyers Set To Get Relief

News 18  

RBI MPC June 2023: The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday again hit the pause button and decided to keep the key benchmark policy rate at 6.5%. The RBI MPC was expected by many to keep its benchmark repo rates unchanged in the backdrop of the prevalent scenario marked by continuing volatility in global commodity prices, financial markets and supply …

RBI MPC June 2023: Rate Hike Pause, El Nino And Inflation; What Industry Expects?
1 year, 7 months ago

RBI MPC June 2023: Rate Hike Pause, El Nino And Inflation; What Industry Expects?

News 18  

RBI MPC June 2023: The Reserve Bank’s rate-setting monetary policy panel began deliberations on Tuesday amid expectations that the central bank will keep the benchmark interest rates unchanged at 6.5% on the back of easing retail inflation and the need to push economic growth. Parag Sharma, whole-time director and chief financial officer, Shriram Finance, said, “With the customer inflation level …

RBI policy: How will your home loan EMIs be affected by rate pause or hike?
1 year, 7 months ago

RBI policy: How will your home loan EMIs be affected by rate pause or hike?

Live Mint  

Limelight is once again back at RBI who is set to declare the second bi-monthly monetary policy decision of FY24 on June 8th. Either way, a hike or a pause, RBI's repo rate action will have an impact on your home loan EMIs. Read here: RBI Policy: MPC to begin bi-monthly monetary policy meeting today; repo rate decision on June …

MPC meet: RBI to maintain policy repo rate at 6.5%, say experts
1 year, 7 months ago

MPC meet: RBI to maintain policy repo rate at 6.5%, say experts

Hindustan Times  

The Reserve Bank of India will maintain the policy repo rate at 6.5 per cent during its upcoming June 8 announcement, considering the easing of retail inflation in April and the potential for further decline, indicating the effectiveness of previous policy rate actions, anticipate experts. After the last MPC meeting in April, the RBI paused its rate hike cycle and …

RBI Likely To Maintain Pause On Interest Rate As Inflation Moves Southwards: Experts
1 year, 7 months ago

RBI Likely To Maintain Pause On Interest Rate As Inflation Moves Southwards: Experts

News 18  

The Reserve Bank of India will maintain the policy repo rate at 6.5 per cent during its upcoming June 8 announcement, considering the easing of retail inflation in April and the potential for further decline, indicating the effectiveness of previous policy rate actions, anticipate experts. After the last MPC meeting in April, the RBI paused its rate hike cycle and …

RBI To Hold Rates In 2023, Cut Expected In Early 2024: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

RBI To Hold Rates In 2023, Cut Expected In Early 2024: Report

News 18  

The Reserve Bank of India will leave its key interest rate unchanged at 6.50% on June 8 and for the rest of 2023 as it waits to see the economic impact of a series of hikes over the past year, a Reuters poll of economists found. Despite hitting an 18-month low of 4.70% in April, inflation was not expected to …

RBI May Reduce Policy Rate In Fourth Quarter Of 2024: Oxford Economics
1 year, 7 months ago

RBI May Reduce Policy Rate In Fourth Quarter Of 2024: Oxford Economics

News 18  

Global forecasting firm Oxford Economics on Monday said the RBI may cut key benchmark policy rate in the fourth quarter of the current calendar year as a mix of factors will allow the central bank to shift focus and adopt a more accommodative policy stance sooner. It further said inflation has already begun easing, and consumer inflation expectations are falling, …

MPC members caution against over-tightening
1 year, 8 months ago

MPC members caution against over-tightening

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Members of the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy committee have cautioned against excessive tightening of interest rates, warning that it could lead to an unexpectedly sharp slowdown in economic growth and may prompt a sudden reversal in rate action. However, policymakers must be vigilant against overshooting the terminal policy rate, thereby slowing the economy to a greater extent …

RBI to keep interest rates unchanged through year-end: Poll
1 year, 9 months ago

RBI to keep interest rates unchanged through year-end: Poll

Hindustan Times  

The Reserve Bank of India will likely keep interest rates unchanged at least until the end of this fiscal year as it evaluates the delayed impact of previous hikes on economic growth and high inflation, a Reuters poll of economists showed. Reserve Bank of India Last week, the central bank surprised nearly every analyst by leaving the repo rate unchanged …

DC Edit | Sweet relief for borrowers
1 year, 9 months ago

DC Edit | Sweet relief for borrowers

Deccan Chronicle  

The Reserve Bank of India-led Monetary Policy Committee sprang a surprise on people by pausing the expected repo rate hike. The MPC had increased the repo rate — the interest rate that RBI charges to lend money to banks — by 250 basis points in six sessions over the last one year — which increased the rate from four per …

Don’t hit pause in the battle to contain inflation
1 year, 9 months ago

Don’t hit pause in the battle to contain inflation

Hindustan Times  

On April 6, the Reserve Bank of India announced its first monetary policy decision of the financial year 2023-24. Back in February, when MPC raised the repo rate by 25 basis points, the latest data showed that headline inflation had moderated to 5.7%, whereas going into the latest meeting headline, consumer price index inflation had gone up to 6.4% in …

Pause, not pivot, says RBI governor as repo rate stays unchanged at 6.5%
1 year, 9 months ago

Pause, not pivot, says RBI governor as repo rate stays unchanged at 6.5%

The Hindu  

In a surprise move on Thursday, the Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.50% and to remain focused on the withdrawal of accommodation to ensure that inflation progressively aligns with the target, while supporting growth. Addressing a press conference after making his statement on the monetary policy, RBI …

A pragmatic move by RBI
1 year, 9 months ago

A pragmatic move by RBI

Hindustan Times  

Is it a pause? The consensus view among analysts is that this could well mark the end of the current rate tightening cycle — it is entirely possible that this view is driven more by hope than reality; RBI governor Shaktikanta Das stressed that the pause was “this meeting only” — and that MPC could start cutting rates from April …

RBI Monetary Policy: It's Just A Pause, Not A Pivot, Says Governor Shaktikanta Das
1 year, 9 months ago

RBI Monetary Policy: It's Just A Pause, Not A Pivot, Says Governor Shaktikanta Das

ABP News  

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee, headed by Governor Shaktikanta Das, on Thursday announced to keep policy rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. The MPC unanimously decided to keep policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. During the the customary interaction with reporters after the announcement of the policy review the governor said, "If I have to …

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent
1 year, 9 months ago

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday hit the pause button and decided to keep key benchmark policy rate at 6.5 per cent even as inflation is trending above its tolerance level. Retail inflation in February stood at 6.44 per cent compared to 6.52 per cent in the previous month. Many institutions, including the World Bank and Asian Development …

Why RBI made a surprise pitstop in rate hike cycle
1 year, 9 months ago

Why RBI made a surprise pitstop in rate hike cycle

India Today  

Just a few days after major central banks around the globe hiked interest rates to rein in rising inflation, the Reserve Bank of India sprang a surprise and decided to keep the key repo rate unchanged. All six members of RBI's Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.50 per cent, breaking the cycle of six …

Inflation may force RBI to hike rate once again
1 year, 9 months ago

Inflation may force RBI to hike rate once again

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: It will be a catch-22 situation for India’s rate setting panel when it meets for three days — beginning on Monday — to decide on the benchmark interest rates in the country. According to economists, the six-member Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India may hike the repo rate by 25 basis points on Thursday and then …

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