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RBI MPC: Short-term inflation risk remains in focus, says Shaktikanta Das

In a press statement after the RBI's Monetary Policy announcement, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the inflation worries have eased but there is a need for greater vigilance

As RBI takes a 'neutral' stance, what do its monetary policy stances mean?

The Reserve Bank of India, in its 51st Monetary Policy meeting, announced a shift of stance from withdrawal of accommodation to 'neutral', signalling an upcoming interest rate change

RBI policy: MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, shifts stance to neutral

Governor Shaktikanta Das said that India's real GDP grew by 6.7 per cent in Q1. For FY25, the RBI kept its GDP projection unchanged at 7.2 per cent

RBI's MPC meeting today: Will there be a rate cut? Key points to watch

For the last nine consecutive meetings, the RBI has maintained the repo rate at 6.50 per cent, balancing inflation control with economic growth objectives

Market Today: RBI MPC outcome, global market recovery, Israel war, Oil down

At 6:34 AM, GIFT Nifty Futures were trading 25 points higher at 25,157, suggesting a flat to positive start for Indian markets.

RBI's Monetary Policy Committee meet: Date, time, members, and agenda

RBI began its fourth Monetary Policy Committee meeting for the ongoing financial year on Monday. Key announcement from the meet will be announced on Oct 9

Bond bulls bet on RBI's dovish turn to extend rally amid policy shift

While interest-rate swaps are pricing a rate cut only in December, traders are girding for a possible shift in the RBI's stance to neutral

Share Market Today: RBI MPC meet, Q2 earnings, Middle East war, Oil, FIIs

At 6:40 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading 89 points higher at 25,262 levels, suggesting a robust opening for the markets.

RBI monetary policy: Status quo on rates; stance may remain unchanged

Growth-inflation dynamics are shifting slowly, but the RBI may not be in a hurry to act amid too many uncertainties

Inflation rate under outgoing MPC that decided 25 monetary policies

The outgoing MPC was constituted in October 2020 and is now demitting office

Raghuram Rajan opposes excluding food inflation in setting interest rates

Amid suggestions for excluding food inflation while setting benchmark interest rates, former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has said that he is against excluding food prices from headline inflation, as it would erode the 'great faith' of people in the central bank, which has been mandated by the government to keep inflation in check. Rajan further said it is best that inflation target a basket which is what the consumer consumes because that affects the consumers perception of inflation and ultimately inflationary expectations. "When I came into office, we were still targeting PPI (producer price index). Now that has no bearing to what the average consumer faces. "So, when the RBI says inflation is low, look at PPI, but if the consumer is facing something very different, then they do not really believe that inflation is down," he told PTI. Rajan was responding to a question on suggestions made in the Economic Survey 2023-24 for excluding food inflation while setting benchmark interest

RBI's MPC to get new external members as current terms expire in October

The RBI MPC consists of six members: three from the RBI, including the governor, and three external members appointed by the government

Key highlights: RBI Monetary Policy Committee keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

On August 8, the RBI's rate-setting panel kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. Governor Shaktikanta Das also announced the revised inflation and GDP projections for FY25.

Is the US heading towards recession? What RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said

The RBI MPC on Thursday decided to keep its repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent for the ninth consecutive time, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced

RBI MPC maintains FY25 inflation forecast, food prices remain a challenge

With food inflation contributing over 75 per cent to headline inflation in May and June and making up 46 per cent of the CPI basket, vegetable prices accounted for 35 per cent of June's inflation

RBI MPC proposes process to speed up clearance of cheques in a few hours

Cheques will be scanned, presented, and passed in a few hours and on a continuous basis during business hours, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

RBI Monetary Policy meet: RBI keeps repo rate unchanged

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on August 8 decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the ninth consecutive policy review, with a majority vote of 4-2.

RBI shortens frequency of bank reports to credit information companies

Borrowers will have the benefit of faster updation of information, especially when they have repaid the loans

RBI MPC policy: Repo rate in focus; what factors may influence decision?

RBI MPC policy meet: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to hold the rate at 6.5 per cent again amid inflationary pressures. However, a cut may be possible going ahead

Stocks To Watch Today, Aug 8: Financials, Real estate, MRF, Marico, NTPC

At 6:50 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were down 179 points, trading at 24,187.5, indicating a negative start for Indian stocks.