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India's deepening economic slowdown opens the door for more rate cuts

The Reserve Bank of India will meet days after a report showed growth collapsed to 4.5 per cent in the July-September quarter, the first time it's been below 5 per cent since 2013

What should monetary policy do?

The recent inflation data is not a serious problem for the Monetary Policy Committee

Rate cut is the only way out of economic slowdown, feel analysts

Bank of America Merill Lynch expects the RBI to slash rates by 25 basis points (bps) in its December monetary policy review and follow it up with another 15 bps cut in February 2020

Samvat 2076: Markets to remain choppy as slowdown, global sentiment weigh

At the global level, trade war tussle, monetary policy of major central banks and oil prices, analysts feel, are the factors that will dictate market direction

RBI monetary policy panel's worries about growth signals more rate cuts

MPC concern explains Governor Shaktikanta Das's statement that the Reserve Bank of India would keep its policy stance accommodative.

Monetary policy: Here's how low interest rates can go after 5 cuts in a row

At 4.75%, India will still offer positive rates of return to investors seeking high yields

Monetary policy review: PMC fallout adds to RBI's woes ahead of rate cut

The latest trouble in the banking system may further hurt lending in an industry still grappling with the fallout from the collapse of a major shadow lender last year

Why ration out rate cuts when slowdown is so sharp?

The direction is clear -- there will be more rate cuts but the pace will depend on the incoming data

More rate cuts? RBI vows to ease monetary policy as 'long as necessary'

The Reserve Bank of India lowered its benchmark repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 5.15 per cent on Friday, in line with the forecasts of a majority of economists

RBI monetary policy: Wider output gap drives fifth consecutive rate cut

Although the transmission of monetary easing undertaken so far has been staggered and incomplete, it is expected to improve going forward.

RBI monetary policy: Bankers see rates falling by 25-40 bps before March

The RBI clearly signalled its continued focus to revive growth, implying that more rate cuts are in the offing.

Monetary policy review: RBI allows rupee derivatives trade in IFSCs

According to BIS, NDFs in six currencies account for two-thirds of the trade in the NDF globally

RBI sticks to familiar script, cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.15%

The RBI's action was also influenced by central banks globally, especially those of the emerging markets

RBI rate cut to boost housing demand in festive season: Experts

The move would go some way in improving consumer sentiment in the festive season, which is a crucial period for real estate sales, Puri added.

RBI rate cut will spur economic growth, boost consumption: India Inc

Industry's reaction came as the central bank slashed its benchmark lending rate by 0.25 percentage points to 5.15 per cent.

From GDP growth revision to NEFT availability: Key highlights of RBI Policy

Citing geo-political uncertainties and elevated food prices, the RBI revised inflation projection upward to 3.4 per cent for Q2FY20, while projections were retained at 3.5-3.7 per cent for H2FY20

RBI monetary policy: Here's what experts say about the latest rate cut

The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.15 per cent

Rate sensitive stocks trade mixed after RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps

The RBI slashed the GDP growth projection for financial year 2019-20 (FY20) to 6.1 per cent from the earlier forecast of 6.9 per cent.

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.15%, maintains accommodative stance

Most analysts had expected the RBI to cut interest rates, although they were unsure of the quantum following an unconventional 35 basis-point easing last time.

RBI policy: A cut in rate was expected; a cut in GDP growth target was not

The cut in GDP projection for FY20 is curious because it is also an admission that these 135 bps cuts in interest rates will not have a major impact on growth this year