RBI MPC Highlights: RBI Raises Repo Rate by 50 bps; Markets Cheer Move
2 years, 2 months ago

RBI MPC Highlights: RBI Raises Repo Rate by 50 bps; Markets Cheer Move

News 18  

RBI Monetary Policy 2022 Live Updates: The Reserve Bank of India on September 30 announced a 50 basis points hike in the repo rate stepping up its fight against persistently high inflation. That would take the repo rate, at which the RBI lends short-term funds to banks, to 5.90 per cent – the highest level since April 2019 – from 5.40 per cent currently. In August, the RBI MPC increased the repo rate by 50 bps to 5.4 per cent from 4.9 per cent in June. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said in his post policy meet address that the standing deposit facility rate and the marginal standing facility rate were also increased by the same quantum to 5.65 per cent and 6.15 per cent, respectively. “Today inflation is hovering around 7 per cent and we expect it to remain elevated at 6 per cent in the second half of the year,” RBI guv said.

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Why RBI is central to the country’s economy
1 week, 3 days ago

Why RBI is central to the country’s economy

New Indian Express  

The art of setting interest rates Maintaining macroeconomic stability and financial stability is the holy grail of any central bank. The pursuit of sustainable growth and low and stable inflation have been fundamental to central banking activities since the early 19th century, though financial stability got equal prominence, thanks to black swan events like the Great Depression of 1930s and …

SBI Research anticipates RBI repo rate cut in February policy meet
2 weeks, 3 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 …

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 …

RBI MPC meeting: Repo rate unchanged. What are other key takeaways? 10 points
2 weeks, 4 days ago

RBI MPC meeting: Repo rate unchanged. What are other key takeaways? 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday announced several key decisions taken at the recent three-day meeting of the central bank's Monetary Policy Committee. Previously, the repo rate was changed in February 2023, when it was raised to the current 6.5% This was MPC's last meeting of the year and followed the one in October. Here are the …

Headwinds: RBI keeps key rate unchanged, lowers growth forecast
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Headwinds: RBI keeps key rate unchanged, lowers growth forecast

Hindustan Times  

The Reserve Bank of India left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5% in this year’s last meeting of its monetary policy committee despite a dip in economic growth, citing continued risks from inflation. RBI governor Shaktikanta Das delivering the monetary policy statement on Friday The central bank kept the repo rate steady after raising it by 250 basis points …

Changes to India’s repo rate since June 2000
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Changes to India’s repo rate since June 2000

Live Mint  

MUMBAI - The Reserve Bank of India kept its key interest rate unchanged, as widely expected, retaining its focus on bringing inflation down even as global market volatility left other major central banks poised to ease policy. The monetary policy committee kept the key lending rate, or repo rate, unchanged at 6.50%, but cut the cash reserve ratio that banks …

RBI cuts GDP growth projection to 6.6%, repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
2 weeks, 5 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 inflation at 4.8%
2 weeks, 5 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 …

RBI monetary policy: Repo rate to remain unchanged at 6.5%, says Shaktikanta Das
2 weeks, 5 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 …

Amid high inflation, RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
2 weeks, 5 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 keeps repo rate at 6.5% for 11th time in a row
2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 5 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 Highlights: Sensex, Nifty Close In Red As RBI Keep Repo Rate Unchanged At 6.5%
2 weeks, 5 days ago

RBI MPC Highlights: Sensex, Nifty Close In Red As RBI Keep Repo Rate Unchanged At 6.5%

ABP News  

Business News Highlights: Hello and welcome to ABP Live's Business LIVE blog. In the last MPC meeting, held from October 7-9, the committee decided to keep the benchmark interest rate at 6.5 per cent, marking the tenth consecutive meeting with no change in rates. However, Nomura predicts a 25 basis point repo rate cut by the RBI in this Monetary …

RBI MPC verdict today: Repo rate to GDP, inflation forecasts— here are 5 key indicators to watch
2 weeks, 5 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 MPC announcement: Will RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das cut key lending rates?
2 weeks, 5 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 …

RBI keeps key lending rate unchanged at 6.5%, focus remains on tackling inflation
2 weeks, 5 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 keeps repo rate unchanged for 11th time in a row at 6.5 per cent
2 weeks, 5 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 MPC: CRR cut, dovish signals in offing
2 weeks, 5 days ago

RBI MPC: CRR cut, dovish signals in offing

Deccan Chronicle  

The Reserve Bank of India -led Monetary Policy Committee meeting is taking place against the backdrop of a marked slowdown in India’s growth momentum and inflation breaching the central bank’s tolerance threshold. While economists expect the MPC to hold rates on Friday and continue to strive to bring inflation down to the 4 per cent target, they expect the RBI …

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: Nomura Predicts Surprise 25 Basis Point Rate Cut By Central Bank
2 weeks, 5 days ago

RBI MPC Meeting: Nomura Predicts Surprise 25 Basis Point Rate Cut By Central Bank

ABP News  

Nomura forecasts a 25 basis point repo rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India in its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meeting on December 6, according to its latest report. The brokerage also anticipates 100 basis points in rate cuts by mid-2025, bringing the repo rate to 5.50 per cent. Although consumer price inflation surged to 6.2 per cent in …

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 Dec Meet: When And Where To Watch The Committee's Final Decision On Key Interest Rates?
3 weeks ago

RBI MPC Dec Meet: When And Where To Watch The Committee's Final Decision On Key Interest Rates?

ABP News  

RBI MPC: The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting will meet this week to look into the economic landscape and discuss key interest rates for the coming months. In the previous MPC meeting in October, the authorities kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent and shifted the policy stance to ‘neutral’ from ‘withdrawal of accomodation’. The …

RBI committee meeting: A cut in cash reserve ratio likely, but not in repo rate
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

No change expected in repo rate at next week's RBI monetary policy committee meet, cut ‘very likely’ in Feb: Report
3 weeks, 4 days 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 Set to Make a Big Decision on Your EMI: What You Need to Know!
1 month, 1 week 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 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 …

9 Times and Counting: Repo Rate on Hold Again, Decoding RBI's Steady 6.5% Stance
4 months, 2 weeks ago

9 Times and Counting: Repo Rate on Hold Again, Decoding RBI's Steady 6.5% Stance

News 18  

RBI has kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged for the 9th time in a row at 6.5%. Announcing the third bi-monthly monetary policy for the current financial year, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged. RBI MPC Meeting LIVE Updates “Inflation and growth are evolving in a balanced manner, though …

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 …

RBI MPC Meet 2024 Expectations: Will central bank change repo rate?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI MPC Meet 2024 Expectations: Will central bank change repo rate?

Hindustan Times  

RBI MPC Meet 2024 Expectations Live: A police officer walks past the Reserve Bank of India logo inside its headquarters in Mumbai, India. RBI MPC Meet 2024 Expectations Live: The Reserve Bank of India Monetary Policy Committee began its meeting on August 6 for a three-day session to discuss its monetary policy decision. The meeting marks RBI’s third monetary policy …

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 …

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

The Hindu  

Benchmark equity indices jumped in late morning trade on June 7, 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. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 907.43 points to 75,981.94 during the late morning trade. The Reserve Bank of India …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 repo rate decision: What will be impact on home loan EMIs
8 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI repo rate decision: What will be impact on home loan EMIs

Hindustan Times  

The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate steady at 6.5 percent for the seventh time in a row. This means that your home loan interest burden and equated monthly installments will remain unchanged for now. RBI repo rate decision: This means that your home loan interest burden and equated monthly installments will remain unchanged for now. Looking ahead, …

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 …

MPC Meeting: Reserve Bank leaves interest rates unchanged
8 months, 2 weeks ago

MPC Meeting: Reserve Bank leaves interest rates unchanged

New Indian Express  

The Reserve Bank-led Monetary Policy Committee Friday left the policy rate or the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent for the seventh consecutive time, citing rising inflationary pressure in the economy led by spiralling food prices. Accordingly, the marginal standing facility at 6.75 percent and the standing deposit facility rate remain unchanged at 6.25 percent, governor Shaktikanta Das said announcing …

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