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RBI trims repo rate to 6%

RBI trims repo rate to 6%

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously decided to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent, Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Wednesday. This marks the second rate cut this year. In February, the central bank had lowered the rate to 6.25 per cent from 6.5 per cent—its first cut in nearly five years. The next RBI MPC meeting is scheduled for June 4–6.

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The RBI MPC, on Wednesday, unanimously decided to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 6 per cent, from 6.25 per cent earlier.

Updated On : 09 Apr 2025 | 10:29 PM IST
RBI trims repo rate to 6%

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2025 | 2:55 PM IST
RBI trims repo rate to 6%

RBI's growth outlook is optimistic amid global concerns; see 50bps more cut

We expect the GDP growth to print at 6.2 per cent in FY26, marginally below the 6.3 per cent projected by us for FY25, said Aditi Nayar of Icra

Updated On : 09 Apr 2025 | 12:56 PM IST
RBI trims repo rate to 6%

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2025 | 10:59 AM IST
RBI trims repo rate to 6%

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We expect deposit rates to moderate after this rate cut, says RBI

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said inflation remains benign and policy remains neutral, adding that future rate moves will depend on data and effective transmission

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Updated On : 06 Dec 2025 | 12:06 AM IST

RBI responded to economic data; markets to remain range-bound: Analysts

Besides cutting interest rates by 25 bps, the RBI also revised its GDP growth forecast for fiscal 2025-26 (FY26) upward to 7.3 per cent from the current estimate of 6.8 per cent

RBI responded to economic data; markets to remain range-bound: Analysts
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 11:18 PM IST

Unclaimed deposits in Oct reduced by ₹760 cr: RBI deputy guv S C Murmu

Unclaimed deposits fell by ₹760 crore in October as RBI pushes awareness drives, improves UDGAM access, and plans a two-month campaign to clear pending grievances from January 2026

Unclaimed deposits in Oct reduced by ₹760 cr: RBI deputy guv S C Murmu
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 11:14 PM IST

Under pressure bank NIMs to squeeze further after RBI's 25 bps cut

Banks may face further margin pressure as repo-linked loan rates reset faster than deposits, though liquidity support and CRR cuts could soften the impact in Q4

Under pressure bank NIMs to squeeze further after RBI's 25 bps cut
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 10:55 PM IST

RBI MPC meeting HIGHLIGHTS: US tariffs have minimal impact on economy, says Guv Malhotra

RBI MPC meeting December 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra will announce the outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC's) December meeting today

RBI MPC meeting HIGHLIGHTS: US tariffs have minimal impact on economy, says Guv Malhotra
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 4:29 PM IST

Stock Market close: Sensex jumps 447 pts, Nifty at 26,186 as investors cheer RBI rate cut

Sensex Today | Stock Market close, Dec 5, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap index gained 0.49 per cent, and the Nifty SmallCap index dropped 0.57 per cent

Stock Market close: Sensex jumps 447 pts, Nifty at 26,186 as investors cheer RBI rate cut
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 3:46 PM IST

'We allow market to determine price': RBI Guv Malhotra on INR depreciation

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank does not target exchange-rate levels and intervenes only to curb abnormal volatility

'We allow market to determine price': RBI Guv Malhotra on INR depreciation
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 1:15 PM IST

RBI cuts repo rate 25 bps to 5.25%, keeps stance neutral as inflation eases

RBI on Wednesday cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25 per cent and kept its stance neutral, while announcing ₹1 trillion OMO purchases and a $5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap this month

RBI cuts repo rate 25 bps to 5.25%, keeps stance neutral as inflation eases
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 12:08 PM IST

RBI MPC meet: What stayed the same, what changed in December policy review

The most significant change in the December policy meeting was the reduction of the repo rate, the interest rate at which the RBI lends money to commercial banks

RBI MPC meet: What stayed the same, what changed in December policy review
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 11:49 AM IST

RBI's ₹1 trn OMO purchase to add liquidity: What is it and why it matters

RBI will inject durable liquidity through a ₹1 trillion OMO purchase and a $5 billion dollar-rupee swap. Here is what OMOs are, how they work, and why they matter as the rupee weakens

RBI's ₹1 trn OMO purchase to add liquidity: What is it and why it matters
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 11:31 AM IST

MPC meeting: RBI ups GDP forecast to 7.3%, inflation outlook drops sharply

RBI cuts the repo rate to 5.25%, revises FY26 GDP growth to 7.3%, and lowers its inflation forecast to 2%, signalling stronger momentum and easing food-price pressures

MPC meeting: RBI ups GDP forecast to 7.3%, inflation outlook drops sharply
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 11:14 AM IST

RBI MPC cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, projects FY26 growth at 7.3%

The RBI MPC revised its inflation forecast downward from 2.6 per cent to 2 per cent in the December meeting

RBI MPC cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, projects FY26 growth at 7.3%
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 10:07 AM IST

RBI MPC December 2025 meeting: When and where to watch rate decision live

Economists believe that the six-member committee will maintain the status quo on its stance at the December policy meeting

RBI MPC December 2025 meeting: When and where to watch rate decision live
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 7:51 AM IST

Stock Market close: Sensex flat, Nifty at 25,986; PSB index falls 3%, IT supports

Sensex Today | Stock Market close, December 03, 2025: In the broader markets, Nifty MidCap and Nifty SmallCap, fell 0.98 per cent and 0.71 per cent, respectively.

Stock Market close: Sensex flat, Nifty at 25,986; PSB index falls 3%, IT supports
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 3:49 PM IST

RBI December MPC meet begins: Repo rate, growth outlook, and more

After slashing repo rates for three consecutive months since February, the MPC kept the rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent since August

RBI December MPC meet begins: Repo rate, growth outlook, and more
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 11:11 AM IST

8% GDP growth in Q2 may evince pause in RBI's MPC December review

Interestingly, the US Federal Reserve's December 2025 meeting is a few days after the MPC's last scheduled review for 2025, in which it may cut rates further.

8% GDP growth in Q2 may evince pause in RBI's MPC December review
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 7:17 AM IST

RBI's MPC likely to hold steady on rate, keep neutral stance: BS Poll

OMOs for liquidity infusion expected, say economists

RBI's MPC likely to hold steady on rate, keep neutral stance: BS Poll
Updated On : 30 Nov 2025 | 11:31 PM IST

Bond yields likely to ease before RBI's monetary policy review meeting

Optimism building around potential announcement of an OMO calendar

Bond yields likely to ease before RBI's monetary policy review meeting
Updated On : 30 Nov 2025 | 10:57 PM IST

Beating expectations: Recent reforms will improve the business environment

India's GDP surged 8% in the first half, defying global headwinds, but weak nominal growth and slowing tax revenues raise fresh questions ahead of the MPC's policy review

Beating expectations: Recent reforms will improve the business environment
Updated On : 30 Nov 2025 | 10:16 PM IST

RBI's rate decision, global trends likely to drive markets this week

In an event-heavy week ahead, stock markets' movement would highly depend on macroeconomic data announcements, global trends, RBI's interest rate decision and trading activity of foreign investors, analysts said. India's industrial production data for October 2025 will be released on December 1, an official statement said on Friday. Moreover, the November automobile sales data on Monday would also drive sentiments in the markets. "This week features a heavy data calendar that could influence volatility. Domestic focus will be on monthly auto sales, followed by the release of HSBC manufacturing, services, and composite PMI readings. The most crucial event will be the RBI's monetary policy on December 5, where commentary on inflation, growth, and the rate-cut outlook will be closely tracked," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. India's economy grew at a higher-than-expected 8.2 per cent - the fastest pace in six quarters - in July-September, as front-loading of ..

RBI's rate decision, global trends likely to drive markets this week
Updated On : 30 Nov 2025 | 11:32 AM IST