Inflation, the key challenge
2 years, 7 months ago

Inflation, the key challenge

Hindustan Times  

Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das surprised everyone when he said that the Monetary Policy Committee of the central bank convened an unscheduled meeting between May 2 and 4, and decided to hike the policy rate by 40 basis points and the Cash Reserve Ratio by 50 basis points. PREMIUM Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das digitally delivers a statement, May 4, 2022 While the MPC has kept the official stance of monetary policy as accommodative, it has reiterated that it is being “accommodative while focusing on withdrawal of accommodation to ensure that inflation remains within the target”. Various factors such as the expectation of a sharp interest rate hike by the United States Federal Reserve — RBI’s announcement came hours before it — or a higher-than-expected inflation reading in April 2022 — the Consumer Price Index growth in March 2022 was 6.95% — could have played a role. However, what the MPC resolution says explicitly to justify its action is that there are “significant upside risks to the inflation trajectory set out in the April statement of the MPC”.

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Growth to pick up in coming quarters on govt capex, says MPC member Nagesh Kumar
1 day, 19 hours ago

Growth to pick up in coming quarters on govt capex, says MPC member Nagesh Kumar

Live Mint  

Mumbai: India’s economic growth is expected to pick up in the coming two quarters with an increase in government spending, even as private investment lags, according to Monetary Policy Committee member Nagesh Kumar. Kumar was one of the two external members of the Reserve Bank of India’s MPC who had voted for a 25-basis-point rate cut to help revive growth, …

Price stability crucial for India’s economic growth, says RBI
4 days, 4 hours ago

Price stability crucial for India’s economic growth, says RBI

Live Mint  

The foundations for high growth in the Indian economy can be achieved through durable price stability, the monetary policy committee of the Reserve Bank of India said. "The MPC emphasises that strong foundations for high growth can be secured only with durable price stability," the minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting held in December said. "The MPC also decided …

Growth slowdown: Why lay a deeper economic malaise at RBI’s door?
1 week, 2 days ago

Growth slowdown: Why lay a deeper economic malaise at RBI’s door?

Live Mint  

Chapter 16 in the Book of Leviticus, Old Testament, enjoins Aaron to organize sacrifices and expiate the sins of all Israelites. Various ministers, government officials and sundry industry representatives have been hinting at RBI culpability in India’s economic slowdown and have called upon its monetary policy committee to cut rates in support of growth. The debate began with this year’s …

DC Edit | FM, new RBI chief signal cut
1 week, 5 days ago

DC Edit | FM, new RBI chief signal cut

Deccan Chronicle  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s statement that inflation is a major challenge faced by countries around the world and that no country can solve it alone appears to have set an agenda for new RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra, who took charge a few hours before she made this statement. During the tenure of Shaktikanta Das, the RBI remained squarely focused on …

Retail inflation eases to 5.48% in November from above 6% in October
1 week, 5 days ago

Retail inflation eases to 5.48% in November from above 6% in October

India Today  

India's retail inflation cooled to 5.48% in November, slipping below the Reserve Bank of India’s upper tolerance band of 6% after breaching it in October. "High inflation reduces the disposable income in the hands of consumers," Das noted, adding that food inflation could stay elevated through the third quarter of FY25 before easing. Expected revisions could lower food’s weightage by …

​Staying the course: On the RBI and inflation
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

​Staying the course: On the RBI and inflation

The Hindu  

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee, in its latest bi-monthly review, has decided to maintain status quo on the benchmark interest rate of 6.50% for the eleventh consecutive time. India’s retail inflation, after trending below the median 4% target, for the first time in five years, for two months, spiked over September and October, with food prices leading …

DC Edit | RBI still cautious, but cuts CRR
2 weeks, 4 days ago

DC Edit | RBI still cautious, but cuts CRR

Deccan Chronicle  

The RBI-led Monetary Policy Committee continued its cautious approach by keeping the repo rate unchanged for the 11th time. The central bank has also allowed small finance banks to extend credit lines through UPI, which typically target borrowers of small ticket size loans. Lower middle class, which is said to be badly hit by low wage growth, will benefit from …

Home loans may become more affordable and boost the real estate sector, experts say
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Home loans may become more affordable and boost the real estate sector, experts say

Hindustan Times  

The Reserve Bank of India's December 2024 monetary policy decision will make home loans cheaper and benefit India's real estate sector, according to several industry experts. The central bank's monetary policy committee decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the 11th consecutive time, but slashed the cash reserve ratio by 50 basis points, bringing it down to …

RBI monetary policy: MPC projects FY25 inflation at 4.8%
2 weeks, 4 days ago

RBI monetary policy: MPC projects FY25 inflation at 4.8%

Live Mint  

RBI Monetary Policy meeting: The Reserve Bank of India revised its inflation projection for 2024–2025 to 4.8% with Q3 at 5.7%, and Q4 at 4.5% The consumer price index inflation for the first quarter of the next financial year 2025-26 is projected at 4.6% and the second quarter at 4%. RBI October Monetary Policy Outcome During the Monetary Policy Committee …

Amid high inflation, RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
2 weeks, 4 days 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 to Announce Interest Rate Decision Amid High Inflation
2 weeks, 4 days 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 MPC verdict today: Repo rate to GDP, inflation forecasts— here are 5 key indicators to watch
2 weeks, 4 days ago

RBI MPC verdict today: Repo rate to GDP, inflation forecasts— here are 5 key indicators to watch

Live Mint  

RBI MPC Meeting: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das will unveil the fifth monetary policy of the current financial year 2024-25 on Friday, December 6, after a two-day review meeting amid recent worrying prints of headline inflation and gross domestic product. “However, with the GDP growth print sharply undershooting the MPC's expectations, a February 2025 rate cut may be …

RBI keeps key lending rate unchanged at 6.5%, focus remains on tackling inflation
2 weeks, 4 days ago

RBI keeps key lending rate unchanged at 6.5%, focus remains on tackling inflation

India Today  

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has decided to maintain the status quo on key interest rates for the 11th consecutive time. Consequently, the standing deposit facility stands at 6.25%, and the marginal standing facility and the bank rate at 6.75%," announced RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das during the policy statement. "Tackling inflation is critical because high inflation reduces …

RBI MPC Meeting: What happens if the central bank cuts interest rates tomorrow? D-Street experts weigh in
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

RBI MPC Meeting: What happens if the central bank cuts interest rates tomorrow? D-Street experts weigh in

Live Mint  

RBI MPC Meeting: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das will unveil the fifth monetary policy of the current financial year 2024-25 on Friday, December 6, after a three-day meeting that began on December 4, 2024. RBI MPC to adopt a ‘balancing act’ in December review India’s GDP growth in the July-September quarter of the current fiscal was below D-Street …

RBI MPC Meeting: When and where to watch Governor Shaktikanta Das’ policy announcement
2 weeks, 6 days ago

RBI MPC Meeting: When and where to watch Governor Shaktikanta Das’ policy announcement

Live Mint  

RBI MPC Meeting: Reserve Bank of India's three-day monetary policy committee started its meeting on Wednesday, December 4, to decide on interest rates for the Indian economy and the central bank's policy stance. The central bank's bi-monthly policy meeting comes forth amid the backdrop of sticky inflation and slowing growth in the nation's economy. RBI's current policy stance & expectations …

RBI Policy: MPC meeting begins today; will the central bank cut the repo rate? Experts weigh in
2 weeks, 6 days 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 MPC meet: Growth needs a boost, but will inflation hold back rate cut?
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

RBI MPC meet: Growth needs a boost, but will inflation hold back rate cut?

India Today  

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee began its three-day meeting on Wednesday, setting the stage for a critical decision on the repo rate, which will be announced on December 6 at 10 AM. The meeting takes place amid growing calls from experts and leaders for a rate cut to support India’s slowing economic growth. Piyuh Goyal has even …

RBI MPC to start today: Will there be a rate cut? 3 things to know
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

RBI MPC to start today: Will there be a rate cut? 3 things to know

India Today  

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee begins its three-day meeting today. The Reserve Bank of India has kept the repo rate steady at 6.5% for the last nine policy meetings, and it appears likely to maintain this position in the upcoming MPC announcement as well. The RBI may opt for easing liquidity by announcing a 50-basis-point CRR cut, …

RBI MPC: FX, not inflation, curbing degrees of policy freedom
3 weeks ago

RBI MPC: FX, not inflation, curbing degrees of policy freedom

Live Mint  

After the recent GDP shocker, speculation is rife regarding a “policy action" in the December monetary policy meeting. Hence, we believe that in an increasingly volatile world, degrees of freedom for the RBI's monetary policy committee to ease policy to support growth would be constrained more by foreign exchange movements rather than inflation. While bond markets now anticipate rate cuts …

Is MPC doing enough on inflation? Consumers are divided
3 weeks ago

Is MPC doing enough on inflation? Consumers are divided

Live Mint  

Mumbai: For the past 30 months, the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy committee has been fighting hard to bring inflation within its medium-term target of 4%. Nearly half of the total respondents surveyed favoured lower inflation and higher interest rates, and only 22% support the reverse. Governor Shaktikanta Das has repeatedly warned since the last policy that cutting rates …

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

MPC to keep rates unchanged amid slowing growth, rising inflation
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

MPC to keep rates unchanged amid slowing growth, rising inflation

Live Mint  

A shock slowdown and calls for lower interest rates may not convince India's policy rate-setters as they meet this week, as the horse of inflation strays out of the central bank's stable. “With CPI inflation having breached the 6% upper limit of the medium-term range of 2-6% in October 2024, we anticipate a status quo from the MPC in its …

Will RBI cut key interest rates on December 6? 3 things to know
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Nirmala Sitharaman calls for 'affordable' interest rates after Piyush Goyal
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1 month ago

Nirmala Sitharaman calls for 'affordable' interest rates after Piyush Goyal

India Today  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for more affordable bank lending rates, joining Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in highlighting concerns about the cost of borrowing. INTEREST RATE OUTLOOK The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee has kept the repo rate unchanged since February 2023, citing persistent inflation pressures. PIYUSH GOYAL'S REMARKS Last week, Piyush Goyal also …

October inflation wipes off rate cut hopes in Dec policy
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Why October inflation numbers may delay RBI interest rate cut
1 month, 1 week ago

Why October inflation numbers may delay RBI interest rate cut

India Today  

India’s consumer price inflation rose to a 14-month high of 6.2 per cent in October, breaching the Reserve Bank of India’s target range of 2-6 per cent, driven by high food inflation. Food and beverages inflation stood at 9.7 per cent in October, in which the inflation on vegetables alone was over 42.2 per cent, a 57-month high. “With mixed …

RBI MPC 2024: RBI can’t ignore food inflation while framing monetary policy: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
4 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI MPC 2024: RBI can’t ignore food inflation while framing monetary policy: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

The Hindu  

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said that the central bank can not ignore food inflation while formulating monetary policy. Mr Das said with “high share of food in the consumption basket, food inflation pressures cannot be ignored.” Further, the public at large understands inflation more in terms of food inflation than the other components of headline …

RBI Governor warns against hasty rate cut
6 months ago

RBI Governor warns against hasty rate cut

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: With food inflation remaining persistently high, any hasty action will cause more harm than good. The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India should continue with its disinflationary policy stance to ensure that inflation durably aligns to the target of 4 per cent said the RBI governor Shaktikanta Das while voting for a status quo in policy …

RBI MPC Meeting: Repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for 8th time in a row
6 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI MPC Meeting: Repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for 8th time in a row

The Hindu  

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. The decision, taken at the MPC’s meeting on Friday, marks the eighth time in a row that the policy rate has been put on hold to keep the focus on battling high inflation. “These decisions are in consonance with the …

RBI monetary policy: MPC keeps FY25 inflation forecast unchanged at 4.5%
6 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI monetary policy: MPC keeps FY25 inflation forecast unchanged at 4.5%

Live Mint  

RBI MPC Announcement: The Reserve Bank of India maintained its 4.5% inflation projection for 2024–2025 with Q1 at 4.9%, Q2 at 3.8%, Q3 at 4.6% and Q4 at 4.5%. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Das stated that CPI headline inflation softened further in March and April, but that persistent food inflation pressures outweighed the benefits from code disinflation and fuel deflation. With growth …

Business News Highlights: Sensex Settles 1618 Points Up, Nifty Over 23,290 Amid RBI Keeping Repo Rate Unchanged At 6.5%
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Business News Highlights: Sensex Settles 1618 Points Up, Nifty Over 23,290 Amid RBI Keeping Repo Rate Unchanged At 6.5%

ABP News  

Business News Live: Hello and welcome to ABP Live's Business LIVE blog. According to a Bloomberg report, the RBI is anticipated to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 6.5 per cent for the eighth consecutive meeting. In addition, the central bank is expected to maintain its projection of 7 per cent GDP growth and an average inflation rate of 4.5 …

RBI MPC Meet 2024 Highlights: Repo rate unchanged , Real GDP growth at 7.2%
6 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI MPC Meet 2024 Highlights: Repo rate unchanged , Real GDP growth at 7.2%

Hindustan Times  

June 7, 2024 10:17 AM IST RBI MPC Meet 2024 LIVE: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said, "The inflation growth balance is moving favourably. While the MPC took note of the disinflation achieved so far without hurting growth, it remains vigilant to any upside risks to inflation, particularly from food inflation, which could possibly derail the path of disinflation. Accordingly, the …

RBI MPC meet: Central Bank may keep repo rate steady. Major reasons why
6 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI MPC meet: Central Bank may keep repo rate steady. Major reasons why

Hindustan Times  

With volatile food prices, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and the Federal Reserve's extended pause on interest rates, experts believe the Reserve Bank of India will maintain its current policy rates and stance, according to a Mint report. As per experts, the central bank may keep the benchmark policy rates at the current level until October. The Fed’s influence Analysts say it …

RBI MPC: Central Bank Unlikely To Cut Interest Rate On June 7 Amid Lok Sabha Election Results, Says Experts
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

DC Edit | Cautious RBI targets inflation
8 months, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Cautious RBI targets inflation

Deccan Chronicle  

The Reserve Bank of India-led Monetary Policy Committee has once again kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. Retail inflation hovered around 5.1 per cent during January and February 2024, which is a marginal decline from 5.7 per cent in December 2023. Food inflation — which is the most important focus area for the world’s populous country …

Both dovish and hawkish
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Both dovish and hawkish

Hindustan Times  

The first Monetary Policy Committee meeting for the new fiscal year has kept the policy rate unchanged at 6.5% and retained the stance of monetary policy as focused on the withdrawal of accommodation. RBI believes India’s GDP growth rate and benchmark inflation rate, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, to be 7% and 4.5%, respectively, in FY25. After all, …

RBI MPC 2024: RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged At 6.5%; Says GDP Growth Is Buoyant
8 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI MPC 2024: RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged At 6.5%; Says GDP Growth Is Buoyant

News 18  

RBI MPC April 2024 Meeting LIVE: The Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das announced the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision on key interest rates today. The two-day review meeting of the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee, the rate-setting panel, commenced on April 3 and concluded today. Five out of six members voted in favour of the rate decision whereas the monetary …

RBI Monetary Policy | MPC holds rate at 6.5% to tame inflation, FY25 real GDP growth projected at 7%, CPI inflation at 4.5%
8 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI Monetary Policy | MPC holds rate at 6.5% to tame inflation, FY25 real GDP growth projected at 7%, CPI inflation at 4.5%

The Hindu  

April 05, 2024 10:08 am | Updated 12:45 pm IST The Monetary Policy Committee on April 5 decided to keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility unchanged at 6.50%. The risks are evenly balanced.” On inflation the Governor said “Two years ago, around this time, when CPI inflation had peaked at 7.8% in April 2022, the elephant …

RBI MPC maintains repo rate at 6.5 per cent for the 7th consecutive time
8 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI MPC maintains repo rate at 6.5 per cent for the 7th consecutive time

India TV News  

In the latest update from the Reserve Bank of India, the Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep the repo rate steady at 6.5% for the seventh consecutive time. Governor Shaktikanta Das, during the announcement of the bi-monthly policy meeting, highlighted the committee’s majority decision of 5:1 to maintain the current stance, focusing on liquidity management to curb inflation. Economic …

RBI Begins First MPC Of FY 24-25: High-level Discussions Starts Today, What To Expect?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

RBI Begins First MPC Of FY 24-25: High-level Discussions Starts Today, What To Expect?

News 18  

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee is currently meeting, from April 3rd to 5th, 2024. The repo rate acts as a key tool for the MPC to achieve its monetary policy goals, primarily maintaining price stability and promoting economic growth. Here’s what to expect according to industry experts; Shishir Baijal, chairman and managing director, Knight Frank India, feels …

RBI MPC Meeting April 2024: Check Date, Time & Other Key Details
8 months, 3 weeks ago

RBI MPC Meeting April 2024: Check Date, Time & Other Key Details

News 18  

RBI Monetary Policy Date and Time: The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee is a six-member committee entrusted with the critical task of setting India’s benchmark interest rate, the repo rate. The MPC’s decisions significantly impact the Indian economy: Inflation: By adjusting the repo rate, the MPC aims to maintain inflation within a targeted range set by the government. …

Need to be vigilant on inflation front: MPC minutes
10 months ago

Need to be vigilant on inflation front: MPC minutes

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A majority of members of the monetary policy committee of the Reserve Bank of India remained focused on risk of inflation in future and favoured status quo on rate cut. Five out of six members of the MPC voted to keep policy rates unchanged due to uncertainty in inflation over food prices, as per the Minutes of MPC. …

Central bank work on lowering prices in delicate balance
10 months ago

Central bank work on lowering prices in delicate balance

New Indian Express  

The Reserve Bank of India appears to be in its final leg of bringing inflation to heel. Though headline inflation is showing steady signs of easing, the central bank’s six-member Monetary Policy Committee is steadfast on retaining repo rate at 6.5 percent as any “premature move may undermine the success achieved so far”. As we navigate the ‘last mile’ of …

DC Edit | RBI is right to be cautious
10 months, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | RBI is right to be cautious

Deccan Chronicle  

A cautious Monetary Policy Committee has once again decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent in view of global uncertainty and moderately high inflation. With the projection of a decently high economic growth rate of seven per cent, RBI’s focus remains squarely on bringing down inflation to its target of four per cent. The rate cut …

RBI’s battles with inflation
10 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI’s battles with inflation

Hindustan Times  

That the Monetary Policy Committee would not change policy rates or its stance in its February meeting was widely expected. One, Reserve Bank of India seems to believe, perhaps rightly, that the monetary tightening unleashed by it in the last two years — the policy rate has been increased by 250 basis points — has not hurt growth. Despite core …

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

After many difficult quarters economic scenario turning more benign in terms of inflation, growth: MPC’s Varma
1 year ago

After many difficult quarters economic scenario turning more benign in terms of inflation, growth: MPC’s Varma

The Hindu  

Containing inflation and reviving growth remained the key concerns among Monetary Policy Committee members as evident in the minutes of the last meeting released by the Reserve Bank of India on Friday. “Current indications are that, after many difficult quarters, the economic environment is turning more benign in terms of both inflation and growth,” observed MPC member Jayant Varma. “The …

MPC minutes: Inflation outlook clouded by food prices, weather shocks, says RBI Guv
1 year ago

MPC minutes: Inflation outlook clouded by food prices, weather shocks, says RBI Guv

Hindustan Times  

Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das, in the December’s monetary policy meet, said that there is uncertain inflation outlook due to volatile food prices and weather shocks, according to minutes of the meeting released on Friday. During the monetary policy committee meeting held between December 6 to 8, all members — Shashanka Bhide, Ashima Goyal, Jayanth R. Varma, Rajiv …

RBI’s MPC may rejig growth, inflation math
1 year ago

RBI’s MPC may rejig growth, inflation math

The Hindu  

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das, who will outline the Monetary Policy Committee’s decisions on Friday, is expected to convey a continuation of the central bank’s hawkish stance with a pause on interest rates, but may reset growth and inflation projections for 2023-24 in view of the second quarter growth numbers and food inflation worries. The RBI had forecast …

RBI Monetary Policy Meet underway: Key things to watch out for
1 year ago

RBI Monetary Policy Meet underway: Key things to watch out for

Live Mint  

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das will unveil the fifth monetary policy of the financial year 2023-24 on Friday, December 8, after a two-day review, as it observes the impact of global headwinds on India's macroeconomic indicators such as inflation trajectory and growth in gross domestic product. The review by the six-member Monetary Policy Committee led by Das will …

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