Page 24 - Latest Updates on Reserve Bank of India
CRR at 3% seen as new normal, RBI says it's sufficient for liquidity
The cut in CRR would release primary liquidity of about Rs 2.5 lakh crore to the banking system by December 2025
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RBI repo rate cut by 50 bps: Corporate borrowing likely to remain tepid
CRR cut to partially offset margin pressure from rate cuts from H2 FY26
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Markets cheer RBI's jumbo rate cut; Sensex ends 746.95 points higher
The Sensex closed at 82,189, up 747 points (0.9 per cent), while the Nifty 50 index settled at 25,003, gaining 252 points
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CRR cut surprised mkts; RBI may await data before next rate move: Analysts
The policy, according to U R Bhat, co-founder & director, Alphaniti Fintech shows the RBI's confidence in inflation and other macro variables
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RBI reviewing bank ownership structure, says Governor Sanjay Malhotra
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says the central bank is examining bank ownership structure and eligibility norms for licensing to meet the growing needs of an expanding economy
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RBI rejects Annapurna Finance's application to set up universal bank
RBI cites non-suitability under current guidelines as reason for turning down Bhubaneswar-based NBFC-MFI's bid for universal bank licence.
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No plans to raise foreign ownership cap in banks beyond 15%: RBI Governor
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said there are no plans to raise foreign ownership in banks beyond 15% for now. A review of ownership norms is underway as India needs more banks with credible owners
RBI monetary policy: Repo rate cut brings early Diwali cheer for consumers
The RBI reduced the policy repo rate for a third successive time, which was widely expected
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RBI MPC meeting highlights: MPC continues to monitor incoming data, says Governor Sanjay Malhotra
RBI MPC meeting June 2025 highlights: MPC felt frontloading of rate cut will boost growth, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said today; catch all the LIVE updates here
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RBI delivers a jumbo surprise; more reasons for INR to underperform: Nomura
The policy outlook will depend on the macro outlook. We see downside risks to the RBI's GDP growth and CPI inflation outlooks, said Nomura, in a note.
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'We've won the inflation battle': RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra on rate cuts
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says inflation is under control as repo rate is cut to 5.5%, CRR lowered to 3% and policy stance turned neutral to support growth and banking system liquidity
 "'We've won the inflation battle': RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra on rate cuts")
5 key takeaways from RBI MPC June meet: Rate cut, CRR, inflation and more
RBI MPC's latest decisions come amid easing inflationary pressures and continued challenges to economic growth. Here are the highlights from the central bank's June policy meet
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RBI policy: MPC cuts repo rate by 50 bps to 5.5%, shifts stance to neutral
RBI Monetary Policy Committee maintained its GDP growth forecast for FY26 at 6.5%, lowered inflation forecast to 3.7%
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RBI cuts CRR by 1%, to unlock ₹2.5 trillion to banking system by Dec
With the reduction in four equal tranches ending November 29, 2025, the CRR would come down to 3 per cent
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How will RBI's policy decision impact market? Analysts prefer these stocks
RBI policy decision: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra announced to cut 50 bps repo rate and 100 bps CRR; here's how analysts view the move
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Rise in repatriation sign of mature mkt: RBI Guv on moderation in net FDI
In 2024-25, foreign portfolio investment (FPI) to India dropped sharply to $ 1.7 billion, as foreign portfolio investors booked profits in equities
India's forex reserves dip by $1.2 billion to $691.5 billion as on May 30
The country's FX reserves are now about $13.4 billion below their all-time high hit in September 2024
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RBI cuts repo rate by 50 bps to 5.5%, changes policy stance to neutral
Cash reserve ratio cut by 100 basis points to 3%, adding to already surplus liquidity
RBI MPC Meet June 2025: When and where to watch rate decision live
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra will announce the outcome of the June MPC meeting at 10 am today, with live broadcast on YouTube, RBI's X handle and official website
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June RBI MPC expected to deliver third rate cut as inflation, growth ease
With inflation easing and growth momentum weakening, RBI is widely expected to cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.75% at its June 6 MPC meeting, continuing its accommodative stance