RBI MPC August meet: The monetary policy committee eased inflation projections for FY26 to 3.1%, down from 3.7%; GDP forecast remains unchanged
August MPC: RBI cuts FY26 inflation forecast to 3.1% on easing food prices, favourable monsoon; growth outlook steady at 6.5%, CRR cut to begin in September
RBI's Monetary Policy Committee meeting today kept interest rates unchanged, lowered FY26 inflation forecast to 3.1 per cent, and CRR cut to begin in September 2025
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said a favourable monsoon, along with the supportive policy of the government and the central bank, augurs well for the economy
Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Private Bank and Nifty Bank index have outperformed the market,down in the range of 0.09 per cent to 0.25 per cent.
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
The MPC meeting is held bi-monthly to decide the interest rates, inflation, and growth estimates
After keeping rates unchanged for 11 meetings, the RBI has slashed repo in the last three policy reviews; economists await the August 6 outcome
Indian economy is growing at a robust pace and will not face any challenge in achieving a growth rate upwards of 6.5 per cent in the current financial year, RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) member Nagesh Kumar said on Sunday. Kumar, in an interview with PTI Videos, further said that Indian economy, among all economies, continues to remain a bright spot for the world. "Actually, more than a third of global economies are under the debt crisis...The industrialised economies are facing a lot of pressure and high inflation and the slowdown of economic growth," he said. But because Indian economy is more driven by domestic consumption and domestic investment, less by export or trade, Kumar said India continues to grow very robustly. "I do not see any challenges in Indian economy achieving upwards of 6.5 per cent kind of growth in the current year and the following year. "And, you know, hopefully this kind of growth momentum will continue for coming years, but also be over time ...
Trade policy outcomes in July, after the temporary tariff hiatus is over, and the future course of geopolitical events would likely shape the medium-term economic prospects
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The RBI reduced the policy repo rate for a third successive time, which was widely expected
RBI cuts repo rate to 5.50%. Borrowers with MCLR or base rate loans could save up to ₹8.5 lakh by switching to repo-linked loans, say experts
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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.
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
RBI MPC: The RBI has delivered a liquidity bazooka, but the real gains ahead depend on how fast the credit flywheel turns. Debt investors, thus, must navigate this shift with nuance
RBI cuts repo rate by 50 bps to 5.5%, making home loans cheaper. Borrowers with repo-linked loans to see quicker EMI relief; others may consider switching
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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