RBI monetary policy: Repo rate hiked by 50 bps to 5.4%, back to pre-pandemic levels
2 years, 4 months ago

RBI monetary policy: Repo rate hiked by 50 bps to 5.4%, back to pre-pandemic levels

Firstpost  

Announcing the RBI monetary policy review, Governor Shaktikanta Das said that the FY23 GDP growth forecast has been retained at 7.2 per cent Mumbai: The repo rate has been hiked by 50 basis points to 5.4 per cent by the Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee on Friday. RBI retains GDP growth forecast for FY23 at 7.2 per cent RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said that the FY23 GDP growth forecast has been retained at 7.2 per cent. RBI retains CPI inflation forecast for FY23 at 6.7 per cent The RBI Governor said that the household inflation expectations have eased, but remain elevated. RBI on Inflation Inflation is expected to remain above the RBI’s 6 per cent threshold in the second and third quarters of the current fiscal year, for which the MPC stressed that sustained high inflation could destabilise inflation expectations and harm growth in the medium, Das said.

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Growth Impacted By Multiple Factors, Not Just Repo Rate: Shaktikanta Das
1 week, 6 days ago

Growth Impacted By Multiple Factors, Not Just Repo Rate: Shaktikanta Das

Deccan Chronicle  

Shaktikanta Das demitted office on Tuesday after completing six years as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. On monetary policy being too tight impacting growth while inflation continues to still remain above the central bank’s mandate despite 250 basis points increase in repo rate? Ans---The relationship between the government, the finance ministry in particular, and the Reserve …

Immensely grateful: Shaktikanta Das thanks PM Modi on last day as RBI Governor
2 weeks ago

Immensely grateful: Shaktikanta Das thanks PM Modi on last day as RBI Governor

India Today  

Shaktikanta Das, the outgoing Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and the central bank team on his last day in office. Das also highlighted his working relationship with Sitharaman, and said, “The fiscal-monetary coordination was at its best and helped us deal with the multiple challenges during the …

SBI Research anticipates RBI repo rate cut in February policy meet
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

SBI forecasts GDP growth of 6.3%, lower than RBI's 6.6% estimate for FY25
2 weeks, 3 days ago

SBI forecasts GDP growth of 6.3%, lower than RBI's 6.6% estimate for FY25

Hindustan Times  

The State Bank of India has projected India's gross domestic product would grow at 6.3% during the ongoing fiscal year, lower than the Reserve Bank of India's estimate of 6.6%, revised from the earlier 7.2%. India's GDP grew at 5.4% in the July-September quarter of FY25, the lowest in seven quarters The SBI said, “We believe that GDP growth for …

RBI cuts GDP growth projection to 6.6%, repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

RBI Monetary Policy: MPC projects FY25 GDP growth at 6.6%; cuts estimates from 7.2% earlier
2 weeks, 4 days ago

RBI Monetary Policy: MPC projects FY25 GDP growth at 6.6%; cuts estimates from 7.2% earlier

Live Mint  

RBI Monetary Policy: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das while announcing a status quo on the repo rate and policy stance on Friday, December 6, expects the FY25 GDP Growth to be at 6.6% The RBI Governor after the Monetary Policy Committee meeting, while pegged GDP growth rate to be at 6.6% for FY25, it expects ongoing quarter i.e …

RBI monetary policy: Repo rate to remain unchanged at 6.5%, says Shaktikanta Das
2 weeks, 4 days ago

RBI monetary policy: Repo rate to remain unchanged at 6.5%, says Shaktikanta Das

Firstpost  

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has announced that the Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep the repo rate, the interest rate at which RBI lends to banks, unchanged at 6.5% The new monetary policy committee of the Reserve Bank of India, led by Governor Shaktikanta Das, will announce the policy interest rate today, which currently stands at 6.5 per cent.File …

RBI Monetary Policy: Inflation remains a concern; FY25 growth estimates trimmed-5 key highlights from RBI MPC outcome
2 weeks, 4 days ago

RBI Monetary Policy: Inflation remains a concern; FY25 growth estimates trimmed-5 key highlights from RBI MPC outcome

Live Mint  

RBI Monetary Policy: Highlighting sticky inflation and its impact on economic growth and consumers, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das announced a status quo on the repo rate and policy stance on Friday, December 6. The Monetary Policy Committee of the central bank, by a majority of 4:2, decided to keep the repo rate at 6.50 per cent for …

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 governor refuses to pay heed to Finance Minister, says GDP shocker is behind us
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

RBI governor refuses to pay heed to Finance Minister, says GDP shocker is behind us

New Indian Express  

The RBI on Friday refused to change its mind about interest rates despite economic growth hard landing in Q2, FY25. In fact, in his very opening remarks, Governor Shaktikanta Das sort of vowed to protect peace with blood reminding about the central bank's price stability mandate and its commitment to the flexible inflation target comes before everything else. The six-member …

RBI must restore balance between inflation, growth
2 weeks, 4 days ago

RBI must restore balance between inflation, growth

New Indian Express  

Despite the disappointing slump in economic growth, the RBI on Friday left the benchmark policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent amid inflationary pressures. Maintaining a firm stance on inflation control, Governor Shaktikanta Das stressed that the central bank needed “more credible evidence” on the disinflationary process, which he said was getting prolonged and arduous. As Das rightly noted, there …

RBI MPC announcement: Will RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das cut key lending rates?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

RBI MPC announcement: Will RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das cut key lending rates?

India Today  

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee is set to make key announcements on Friday after its three-day meeting today. Others suggest a "dovish hold," where the RBI signals a willingness to cut rates in the future while maintaining the current rate. "A rate cut is more likely at the February meeting, but the recent GDP miss might push …

Lower GDP forecast to CRR boost: 6 key takeaways from RBI MPC
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Lower GDP forecast to CRR boost: 6 key takeaways from RBI MPC

India Today  

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep the key lending rates unchanged for the 11th consecutive time since February 2023. LOWER GDP GROWTH PROJECTIONS The Reserve Bank has slightly reduced its real GDP growth forecast for 2024-25, projecting it at 6.6%. Quarterly projections for GDP growth are as follows: Q3 of 2024-25: 6.8% Q4 of …

RBI keeps interest rate unchanged at 6.5%, lowers GDP projection to 6.6%, cuts CRR to 4%
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

RBI keeps interest rate unchanged at 6.5%, lowers GDP projection to 6.6%, cuts CRR to 4%

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India on Friday kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%, marking the 11th consecutive time the lending rate has remained steady. The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee opted against any knee-jerk reaction to the growth slowdown in the second quarter with a repo rate cut, emphasising the need to be prudent and measured in its …

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 cuts growth forecast to 6.6 per cent, revises inflation estimate to 4.8 per cent for FY25
2 weeks, 4 days ago

RBI cuts growth forecast to 6.6 per cent, revises inflation estimate to 4.8 per cent for FY25

India TV News  

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday slashed its growth projection for the current fiscal year 2024-25 to 6.6 per cent from its earlier estimate of 7.2 per cent, citing a slowdown in economic activity and persistent high food prices. RBI cuts CRR to 4 per cent Meanwhile, to ease the potential liquidity stress, the Reserve Bank also slashed the …

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged for 11th time in a row at 6.5 per cent
2 weeks, 4 days 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 must restore balance between inflation, growth
2 weeks, 4 days ago

RBI must restore balance between inflation, growth

New Indian Express  

Despite the disappointing slump in economic growth, the RBI on Friday left the benchmark policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent amid inflationary pressures. Maintaining a firm stance on inflation control, Governor Shaktikanta Das stressed that the central bank needed “more credible evidence” on the disinflationary process, which he said was getting prolonged and arduous. As Das rightly noted, there …

RBI MPC Meeting: What happens if the central bank cuts interest rates tomorrow? D-Street experts weigh in
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2 weeks, 4 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 …

Monetary policy review: RBI should stick to its price stability mandate
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Monetary policy review: RBI should stick to its price stability mandate

Live Mint  

One of the lingering effects of covid—‘long covid’—is that economic growth has begun to look a bit like the Sensex, albeit in slow motion. So, last fiscal year’s growth looked rosy in large part because growth in 2022-23 had flagged since 2021-22, when it was 9.7% but on a covid-shrunken GDP base of 2020-21. As the US Fed and major …

RBI to keep repo rate unchanged at meeting next week, chances of rate cut in Feb increased: Report
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3 weeks, 3 days 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’s GDP projections on test as India’s Q2 GDP growth falls short
3 weeks, 3 days ago

RBI’s GDP projections on test as India’s Q2 GDP growth falls short

Live Mint  

The Indian economy experienced a big jolt in the July-September quarter of 2024-25, with the real GDP growth rate slowing to 5.36%, the lowest in seven quarters, data released by the statistics ministry on Friday showed. A back-of-the-envelope calculation suggests GDP growth will have to average 8.3% in the second half of the year to align with the RBI’s full-year …

Land, labour, agri law reforms needed for growth: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Land, labour, agri law reforms needed for growth: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said the country’s growth story remains intact with consumption and investment demand growing in tandem, and emphasised that past reforms need to be augmented by reforms in land, labour and agricultural markets. He also sounded sanguine about the economy growing at the projected 7.2% this fiscal and that the Q1 poor …

Slowing of GDP growth due to lower govt spending, MCC: RBI Governor
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Slowing of GDP growth due to lower govt spending, MCC: RBI Governor

The Hindu  

The slowing of India's economic growth to a 15-month low of 6.7% in the April-June quarter was due to "lower" government spending in the wake of the enforcement of the model code of conduct for the recent Lok Sabha polls, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said here on Saturday. However, the first advance estimation data released by the National Statistical Office …

India's GDP growth moderates to 6.7% in Q1 2024-25, lowest growth in five consecutive quarters
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India's GDP growth moderates to 6.7% in Q1 2024-25, lowest growth in five consecutive quarters

Hindustan Times  

India's Gross Domestic Product moderated to 6.7% during the first quarter of the financial year 2024-25, compared to the 8.2% growth seen in the same quarter of the previous year, according to the data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Friday, August 30, 2024. India's GDP moderates to 6.7% in Q1 2024-25 {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

RBI keeps repo rate steady: Will there be any impact on your home loan EMIs
4 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI keeps repo rate steady: Will there be any impact on your home loan EMIs

Hindustan Times  

The Reserve Bank of India kept repo rate steady at 6.5 percent for the ninth time in a row in its Monetary Policy Committee review. This year, HDFC Bank increased home loan rates for new borrowers by 40 basis points despite repo rates being steady. For HDFC Bank, the lowest interest rate on a ₹50-lakh home loan was 8.35 per …

RBI keeps Repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for ninth consecutive time
4 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI keeps Repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for ninth consecutive time

Deccan Chronicle  

In a move reflecting its cautious approach amid ongoing economic uncertainties, the Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. It decided by a majority of four members to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. The central bank's commitment to bringing inflation down to its 4 per cent …

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%; Inflation, GDP growth forecast for FY25 retained
4 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%; Inflation, GDP growth forecast for FY25 retained

Hindustan Times  

The Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the ninth time in a row, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced on Thursday, August 8, 2024. "The Monetary Policy Committee decided by a 4:2 majority to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. The RBI governor said that food prices are likely to …

Monetary Policy: RBI keeps repo rate unchanged for 9th time in a row at 6.5 pc
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Monetary Policy: RBI keeps repo rate unchanged for 9th time in a row at 6.5 pc

India TV News  

The Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, ensuring no immediate impact on loan EMIs. The Reserve Bank of India announced on Thursday that the Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. Consequently, the standing deposit facility rate remains at 6.25%, and the marginal standing facility …

India to clock GDP growth of 7% in FY25: NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani
5 months, 1 week ago

India to clock GDP growth of 7% in FY25: NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani

The Hindu  

“The Indian economy will grow around 7% in the current fiscal year and is on track to maintain a similar growth rate for several years,” NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani said on July 12. Responding to a question on the decline in private consumption expenditures in the last fiscal year, Mr. Virmani said it is actually recovering now. Mr. Virmani …

Positive on GDP growth, working to bring inflation under control: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Positive on GDP growth, working to bring inflation under control: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Live Mint  

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, speaking at the 188th AGM of the Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Mumbai, said that India is on the verge of a significant structural shift in its growth trajectory and is confident that GDP growth will touch 7.2% in the ongoing financial year. Das further mentioned that India's GDP annual growth rate is moving …

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%: Top announcements by Shaktikanta Das
6 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%: Top announcements by Shaktikanta Das

Hindustan Times  

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das said that Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent as retail inflation continues to be above its target of 4 per cent. The MPC decided to keep the repo rate steady by a majority decision, RBI Governor said. Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das …

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%: What MPC policy means for home buyers
6 months, 2 weeks 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 Monetary Policy: Raises FY25 real GDP growth forecast to 7.2% from 7%
6 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI Monetary Policy: Raises FY25 real GDP growth forecast to 7.2% from 7%

Live Mint  

The Reserve Bank of India, in its June monetary policy, has raised its real GDP growth forecast for the current financial year 2024–25 to 7.2 percent from 7 percent earlier. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} In line with market expectations, the RBI maintained its status quo on the benchmark interest rate at 6.5 percent during its second bi-monthly policy announcement for the financial …

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 …

RBI MPC June 2024: Repo Rate Unchanged, FY25 Growth Raised To 7.2%, Other Announcements By Shaktikanta Das
6 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI MPC June 2024: Repo Rate Unchanged, FY25 Growth Raised To 7.2%, Other Announcements By Shaktikanta Das

News 18  

RBI Monetary Policy June 2024 Highlights: The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee on Friday, June 7, decided to keep the key repo rate unchanged for the 8th consecutive time at 6.5 per cent, maintaining the stance of ‘withdrawal of accommodation’. The RBI has revised upwards FY25 GDP projection to 7.2 per cent as against 7 per cent earlier. FY25 GDP Growth …

Markets hold on to early gains after RBI monetary policy decision
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Markets hold on to early gains after RBI monetary policy decision

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Benchmark equity indices jumped in late morning trade on Friday, extending their rally to the third straight session, after the RBI decided to keep the policy rate unchanged for the eighth time in a row, in line with market expectations. In the past two days, the BSE benchmark surged 2,995.46 points or 4.15 per cent after Tuesday's massive rout. …

RBI maintains status quo for 8th time in a row; repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

UNCTAD sees India’s GDP growth slip to 6.5% in 2024 vs 6.7% in 2023: ‘RBI likely to keep interest rates constant’
8 months, 1 week ago

UNCTAD sees India’s GDP growth slip to 6.5% in 2024 vs 6.7% in 2023: ‘RBI likely to keep interest rates constant’

Live Mint  

The United Nations Trade and Development projected that Indian economy's growth momentum will most likely decelerate in 2024 to 6.5% against the 6.7% growth recorded in the previous year. The report states, “The expansion in 2023 was driven by strong public investment outlays as well as the vitality of the services sector, which benefitted from robust local demand for consumer …

March Inflation at 4.85%, Industrial Output 5.7% in February
8 months, 1 week ago

March Inflation at 4.85%, Industrial Output 5.7% in February

Deccan Chronicle  

The inflation data comes a week after the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee on April 5 announced the decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent for the seventh consecutive time. As per the data, the Consumer Price Index or CPI-based retail inflation was 5.09 per cent in February and 5.66 per cent in March 2023. “The …

RBI MPC meet: GDP growth forecast retained at 7% for FY25
8 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI MPC meet: GDP growth forecast retained at 7% for FY25

Hindustan Times  

The RBI MPC estimated India's FY25 GDP growth at 7 percent, governor Shaktikanta Das said. RBI MPC: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das announces the central bank's monetary policy statement, in Mumbai. What RBI MPC said on GDP growth target? The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee estimated the GDP growth at 7 percent for FY25 in the …

RBI MPC Keeps Repo Rate Same At 6.5% For 7th Time; FY25 GDP Pegged At 7%, CPI Inflation At 4.5%
8 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI MPC Keeps Repo Rate Same At 6.5% For 7th Time; FY25 GDP Pegged At 7%, CPI Inflation At 4.5%

News 18  

The RBI’s monetary policy committee on Friday decided to keep the repo rate unchanged for the seventh time in a row, at 6.5 per cent. FY25 GDP Growth The Reserve Bank on Friday retained GDP growth forecast of 7 per cent for 2024-25 financial year, lower than the 7.6 per cent expansion estimated for FY24. In its February monetary policy, …

What RBI governor said on repo rate, inflation, GDP growth: Top points
8 months, 2 weeks ago

What RBI governor said on repo rate, inflation, GDP growth: Top points

Hindustan Times  

RBI Repo rate: The Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das announced the Monetary Policy Committee's decision on interest rates after the two-day review meeting of the central bank's Monetary Policy Committee, the rate-setting panel. In the first MPC announcement in Financial Year 2024-25, RBI governor kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent for seventh consecutive time. Reserve …

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 Governor Shaktikanta Das Meet Finance Minister Ahead Of MPC
9 months ago

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Meet Finance Minister Ahead Of MPC

ABP News  

The Reserve Bank of India’s Governor Shaktikanta Das held a non-agenda courtesy meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday. In its previous policy announcement in February, the RBI projected a growth rate of 7 per cent and forecasted inflation to hover around 4.5 per cent for FY25. However, a recent RBI bulletin released on Tuesday highlighted that food …

India's GDP grew by 8.4 per cent in December quarter, surpassing expectations
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India's GDP grew by 8.4 per cent in December quarter, surpassing expectations

Hindustan Times  

Indian economy grew by 8.4 per cent in October-December 2023 against 4.3 per cent a year ago, government data showed on Thursday. India's GDP grows by 8.4 per cent in December quarter It had projected a growth of 7.3 per cent for the current fiscal in its first advance estimates released earlier in January 2024. Earlier in the day, the …

RBI pegs FY25 growth at 7%, inflation at 4.5%
10 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI pegs FY25 growth at 7%, inflation at 4.5%

Hindustan Times  

The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday decided to keep the policy rate unchanged for the sixth time in a row, citing global uncertainty and the need to bring down retail inflation to 4 %, and said that it expects GDP growth in the next financial year to be at 7%. “Monetary policy must continue to be actively disinflationary to …

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 pegs FY'25 GDP growth at 7% on improved consumption demand, private capex spends
10 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI pegs FY'25 GDP growth at 7% on improved consumption demand, private capex spends

The Hindu  

The Reserve Bank of India on February 8 projected GDP growth for the next financial year at 7% on the back of improved household consumption and upturn in private capex cycle. In its Monetary Policy Statement, 2023-24, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the recovery in rabi sowing, sustained profitability in manufacturing and underlying resilience of services should support economic activity …

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