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RBI leaves repo rate unchanged, FD rates unlikely to move higher for now

The central bank's decision to keep the policy rate at 5.5 per cent, and inflation projected to stay low, means that fixed deposit rates are not likely to be revised upwards

Comfortable liquidity reinforced transmission of rate cuts in markets

System liquidity, as measured by the net position under the liquidity adjustment facility, has been in surplus, averaging ₹3 trillion per day since the last MPC meeting

MPC review: RBI hits pause on policy repo rate cuts, citing uncertainties

The central bank also cut the inflation outlook for the current financial year by 60 basis points (bps) to 3.1 per cent which is significantly below its mandated target of 4 per cent

Not saying users will have to pay for UPI but someone has to bear: RBI Guv

The RBI governor said that the government policies have helped boost the use of UPI among consumers. Malhotra added that UPI transactions have been increasing in the past few months

Key takeaways | RBI Monetary Policy announcements: Repo rate unchanged, stance remains neutral

On August 6, the RBI’s rate-setting panel maintained status quo on the repo rate and changed the policy stance.

RBI announces 3 consumer-centric schemes to drive financial inclusion

Banks will be setting up camps at the Panchayat-level from July 1 to September 30, to provide re-KYC services at consumers' doorsteps

RBI MPC meet: Rate cut unlikely in August; growth, inflation rate in focus

RBI MPC: The odds of another cut in the August meeting are rising after the US imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Indian exports

RBI MPC Meet August 2025: When and where to watch the rate decision live

The MPC meeting is held bi-monthly to decide the interest rates, inflation, and growth estimates

RBI's MPC meet begins today: Repo rate, stance, inflation outlook, and more

After keeping rates unchanged for 11 meetings, the RBI has slashed repo in the last three policy reviews; economists await the August 6 outcome

RBI's MPC likely to keep repo rate unchanged: Business Standard poll

Respondents expect downward revision in FY26 inflation forecast

Rate cut? Status quo likely in Aug monetary policy despite inflation dip

RBI set to lower inflation projection, but GDP growth estimate and policy stance may remain unchanged

Debt funds: Keep bulk of portfolio in short to medium-duration funds

India's 10-year benchmark bond yield, which fell to 6.13 per cent on June 6, closed at 6.31 per cent on July 15

Comfortable position: Low inflation may not lead to another rate cut

Prices of oils and fats, for example, increased by over 17 per cent and may require policy attention

Retail inflation drops to 2.1% in June; WPI slips into deflation at -0.13%

Vegetable and pulses prices see steepest fall in years; WPI turns negative too

Neutral stance gives flexibility to move up or down: Nagesh Kumar

Since the February 2025 MPC, the RBI has started to support growth by cutting policy rate

There is nothing in MPC statement to suggest rate hikes are next: Ram Singh

Ram Singh said lower inflation print than the forecast will strengthen the case for a rate cut

Policy easing call this cycle to be more data-dependent: MPC member Saugata

This (West Asia conflict) is just one of the sources of uncertainty, albeit the 800 pound gorilla at the moment

BS Poll: On terminal policy repo rate, Street views are evenly split

The domestic rate setting panel had cut policy repo rate by 50 basis points to5.5 per cent in the June meeting, higher than market expectation of 25 bps

RBI repo rate cuts alone can't shift India's economic growth gear

Clearly, it is not for the RBI and its monetary policy committee (MPC) to fix any of these deep structural issues and magically create growth

Monetary policy: Innovative, out of box, and 'Lucas unanticipated surprise'

After pandemic, this is the first time RBI has reduced policy repo rate by 50 bps to 5.5%