RBI Policy

The 10-year benchmark yield rose as much 4 basis points to 7 per cent after the Reserve Bank of India announced plans to withdraw liquidity of up to ₹2 trillion ($21.6 billion)

RBI will conduct ‌a seven-day variable rate reverse repo auction for ₹2 trillion between 2 pm and 2:30 pm, and the reversal of these funds will take place on April 17

Equity, by its nature, Rashesh Shah, CMD, Edelweiss Financial Services believes, is not a one- or two-year asset class, it represents ownership in businesses that compound over a decade.

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Projects inflation to rise to 4.6% in FY27 from 2.1% in FY26, GDP growth to slow to 6.9% from 7.6%

Bankers termed the Reserve Bank's move to hold rates in its policy review on Wednesday as a prudent and well-calibrated measure. Sector-specific moves like the removal of the Investment Fluctuation Reserve requirement and easing of CRAR (capital and risk-adjusted ratio) computation were also welcomed by bankers. "The RBI's decision to maintain a status quo stance amid ongoing global uncertainties reflects a prudent and well-calibrated approach aligned with market expectations," CS Setty, who chairs the largest lender SBI and also industry grouping IBA, said in a statement. Setty said the regulatory moves will help strengthen banks' capital positions and help support credit growth on a sustained basis. Indian Overseas Bank's managing director and chief executive, Ajay Kumar Srivastava, said the status quo reflects a 'safety first' approach wherein the central bank is prioritising macroeconomic stability. "A cautious stance is warranted amid evolving global uncertainties, particular

RBI plans to introduce a new framework to classify NBFCs into upper, middle and lower layers, replacing the current scale-based regulation system

RBI plans to revise board norms to reduce compliance burden and enable bank boards to focus more on strategy and policy, amid feedback from industry stakeholders

RBI holds rates amid West Asia uncertainty, with oil prices and geopolitical risks set to shape inflation, growth, and future policy moves

RBI proposes removing due diligence requirement for MSMEs on TReDS platform to improve access to working capital and encourage wider participation

No immediate EMI relief, but steady rates give borrowers a chance to refinance, prepay, and cut long-term loan costs

The central bank raised its inflation forecast to 4.6 per cent and flagged risks from West Asia tensions, while projecting GDP growth at 6.9 per cent for the current financial year

While the Iran-US ceasefire has triggered a risk-on rally, amid falling oil prices, and improved investor sentiment, Apruva Sheth writes that the RBI policy will decide long-term trend sustainability

RBI, on Wednesday, kept repo rate unchanged at 5.25% but trimmed FY27 growth outlook. Pankaj Pandey of ICICI Securities explains the policy impact onequity markets, bond yields, and investor strategy

West Asia conflict shifts RBI tone to caution; Rajkumar Singhal suggests investment strategy as RBI cuts growth outlook, raises inflation forecast

On the growth side, the RBI has maintained a positive outlook, projecting gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 6.9 per cent for FY27

RBI flags inflation risks and trims FY27 growth to 6.9% despite US-Iran ceasefire relief. Gaura Sengupta highlights 5 key risks that RBI policy flags for India's economy

RBI maintained that the weighted ​average call rate (WACR) is its operative rate, and it aims to keep ‌it as close to the policy repo rate as possible

From the growth perspective, the governor's comment that " growth impulses remain strong, supported by robust private consumption and sustained investment demand" is significant and reassuring

RBI's rate pause gives FD investors clarity, with returns holding firm as market volatility pushes savers towards safer options