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RBI monetary policy committee: Relief for MSMEs hit by GST transition

Bankers welcomed the move saying this extension would benefit both MSMEs

By keeping interest rates unchanged, RBI bats for policy continuity

Increase in bond yields poses a conundrum to policymakers, and unless quickly reined in, could derail growth recovery

In FY19, retail inflation estimated at 5.1-5.6% in H1, 4.5-4.6% in H2: RBI

Though prices eased in December, the winter seasonal food price moderation was less than usual, RBI said

RBI monetary policy LIVE: RBI keeps repo rate at 6%, flags inflation risks

RBI sees pick in credit growth due to bank recapitalisation and resolution proceedings under IBC

RBI keeps key policy rate unchanged at 6% on inflationary concerns

In its December review, the MPC had kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged on concerns of a possible price rise

Here are the tools available to RBI to manage surge in bond yields

The central bank can openly buy from the secondary market through its open market operations programme

Cause for a pause: RBI has to weigh inflation, fiscal deficit, bond yields

Risks of the govt overspending in 2018-19 are substantial; RBI will certainly have to change its own calculations about monetary policy

Monetary policy: RBI to pause for sure on Feb 7, but for how much longer?

A poll by Business Standard of 12 economists and treasurers showed there was agreement that there will be a pause this time

Lens on central bank policy statements

Technically speaking, the market saw a sharp correction that set up a pattern of lower lows. This could indicate further weakness especially since foreign portfolio investors are likely to be net sell

Statsguru: MPC holds interest rates

Headline retail inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, had risen to a seven-month high of 3.6 per cent in October

RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 6%, tells banks to shape up

Says recap will be front-loaded for healthy banks; others have to prove efficiency

Liquidity is and will remain comfortable: RBI

RBI in total issued Rs 1 lakh cr of special bonds, sold another Rs 90,000 cr of regular bonds directly to secondary market

RBI raises FY18 inflation forecast to 4.3-4.7%, rupee dips 14 paise to 64.5

Growing worries over higher government borrowings and apprehensions over fiscal slippages also weighed on trade

RBI keeps rates unchanged: Don't expect miracles till March 2018

Unless inflation falls very sharply or growth slumps, will there be a reversal till March 2018

RBI monetary policy: Repo rate unchanged at 6%, inflation forecast hiked

RBI deputy governor said, 'Liquidity conditions continue to normalise'

Monetary policy meet: RBI expected to maintain status quo today

While the policy stance would likely remain at 'neutral', many economists say it could be the end of rates easing cycle

Rate cut or status quo? RBI policy meet begins; decision on rate tomorrow

The MPC meeting outcome tomorrow is being keenly awaited by all stakeholders including the industry and stock markets

Monetary policy meet: Wary of inflation, RBI may keep policy rates on hold

In August, the RBI made its only cut in 2017, of 25 basis points, and in October, it held

MPC minutes show clear unease on rising inflation

Credibility of MPC will be tested in the months ahead: Executive Director Patra

Reform floating rates

Pegging interest rates to external benchmarks is the way forward