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RBI MPC Meet June 2026

RBI MPC Meet June 2026

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the decision after the policy meeting.
 
At its policy meeting, held between June 3 and 5, the committee maintained its 'neutral' stance. The standing deposit facility (SDF) rate was kept at 5 per cent. The marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the bank rate were both set at 5.5 per cent. 
 
The RBI Governor said that global economic outlook remains clouded due to the ongoing West Asia conflict.

RBI likely to join Asia's rate-hike push as inflation pressures rise

RBI's commentary on inflation 'opens the door for rate hikes in the next meeting' in August, according to Pranjul Bhandari, chief India economist at HSBC Holdings Plc

Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 2:56 PM IST
RBI MPC Meet June 2026

RBI's move to expand FAR likely to boost FPI flows in debt market

FPIs bought over Rs 3,000 crore worth of FAR securities on Friday

Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 11:17 PM IST
RBI MPC Meet June 2026

Rate hike not preferred course of action right now: Ambit's Nitin Bhasin

A rate hike does not appear to be the RBI's preferred course of action at this stage, said Nitin Bhasin, head, institutional equities, Ambit

Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 3:15 PM IST
RBI MPC Meet June 2026

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%: What it means for your home loan repayment

Repo rate pause keeps home loan EMIs steady as RBI balances inflation risks and growth concerns amid global uncertainty

Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 11:31 AM IST
RBI MPC Meet June 2026

Latest Updates on RBI MPC Meet June 2026

RBI's loan pricing revamp: Experts explain what could change for borrowers

Regulator is standardising how loans are priced. Here's what it could mean for EMIs, transparency and future rate cuts.

RBI's loan pricing revamp: Experts explain what could change for borrowers
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 3:58 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Inflation projections demand monetary tightening

Today's opinions examine the RBI's inflation dilemma, rising life insurance surrenders, India's employment crisis, possible UPI charges and the shift from food to nutrition security

Best of BS Opinion: Inflation projections demand monetary tightening
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

Status quo policy: Rate hike may still not be on the cards this year

RBI keeps the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, raises FY27 growth forecast, trims inflation outlook and leaves the door open on future rate hikes amid global uncertainty

Status quo policy: Rate hike may still not be on the cards this year
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 10:35 PM IST

RBI proposes to harmonise framework on interest rates on advances: Malhotra

The proposed framework seeks to standardise loan pricing, benchmark reset dates and interest calculation practices while strengthening transparency and consumer protection

RBI proposes to harmonise framework on interest rates on advances: Malhotra
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 8:15 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 152 pts, Nifty settles at 24,624 as RBI maintains status quo

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Wednesday: The GIFT Nifty signalled a gap-up open for the benchmark Nifty50 index. Markets in the Asia-Pacific region were trading higher

Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 152 pts, Nifty settles at 24,624 as RBI maintains status quo
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 3:52 PM IST

Neutral pause suggests rate hikes aren't imminent: Aditi Nayar

We broadly concur with the MPC's growth forecasts for FY2027, notwithstanding some differences in the quarterly projections, Nayar said.

Neutral pause suggests rate hikes aren't imminent: Aditi Nayar
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 3:50 PM IST

RBI Governor rules out early withdrawal of FCNR(B) deposit scheme

The RBI said its FCNR(B) deposit scheme will continue as planned after attracting billions in NRI deposits. It is also preparing to introduce polymer banknotes by early FY28

RBI Governor rules out early withdrawal of FCNR(B) deposit scheme
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

RBI policy a cautiously constructive hold; focus on liquidity management

The RBI is more likely to use temporary liquidity absorption tools than tighten its policy stance or rates ahead, while system liquidity should improve as government spending accelerates.

RBI policy a cautiously constructive hold; focus on liquidity management
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 2:43 PM IST

RBI policy & market outlook: Calm is conditional, say analysts

For Indian markets, the bigger issue over the next few months, analysts said, isn't the repo rate, but how much more geopolitical pressure the rupee can take before the central bank has to step in.

RBI policy & market outlook: Calm is conditional, say analysts
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 1:44 PM IST

RBI's balanced pause raises bar for future rate hikes: Amar Ambani, YES Sec

Any further policy tightening is likely to remain contingent on a sustained rise in energy prices or evidence of broader, demand-driven inflationary pressures.

RBI's balanced pause raises bar for future rate hikes: Amar Ambani, YES Sec
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

Unanimous MPC vote on rates signals stability amidst global uncertainty

The slight surprise element in the policy was the decision to raise the GDP growth rate projection for FY27 to 6.7 per cent from 6.6 per cent earlier

Unanimous MPC vote on rates signals stability amidst global uncertainty
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 1:18 PM IST

Improved balance of risk supports RBI to remain on wait & watch mode

The balance of risk improved as downside risk to growth declined along with upside risk to inflation, according to Gaura Sengupta, chief economist at IDFC First Bank

Improved balance of risk supports RBI to remain on wait & watch mode
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

RBI's FY27 inflation projection cools bond yields; what's the road ahead?

Despite markets continuing to price in policy rate hikes over the next 6-12 months, the softer-than-expected tone of the policy has supported bond markets, said Deepak Agrawal, Kotak Mahindra AMC.

RBI's FY27 inflation projection cools bond yields; what's the road ahead?
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

RBI MPC: Experts see low scope for hike; policy continuity positive for mkt

The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and retained its neutral stance. Experts noted that the central bank struck a balanced tone

RBI MPC: Experts see low scope for hike; policy continuity positive for mkt
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 11:46 AM IST

Realty firms welcome repo rate pause, see support for housing demand

Developers said stable borrowing costs would support buyer confidence and project execution, though Anarock cautioned that the pause may not revive mass-market housing

Realty firms welcome repo rate pause, see support for housing demand
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 11:36 AM IST

RBI MPC lowers FY27 inflation forecast to 5%, projects GDP growth at 6.7%

RBI MPC August: The policy committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, and the committee maintained its 'neutral' stance

RBI MPC lowers FY27 inflation forecast to 5%, projects GDP growth at 6.7%
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 11:25 AM IST

RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains 'neutral' stance

RBI MPC August meeting: At its policy meeting, held between August 3 and August 5, the committee maintained its 'neutral' stance

RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains 'neutral' stance
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 11:08 AM IST

RBI MPC keeps repo rate at 5.25%, retains neutral stance amid global risks

The RBI retained its neutral monetary policy stance while revising its FY27 inflation forecast to 5 per cent and raising its economic growth projection to 6.7 per cent

RBI MPC keeps repo rate at 5.25%, retains neutral stance amid global risks
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

RBI MPC August 2026 meeting: When and where to watch rate decision live

RBI MPC meet: At its June monetary policy review, the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent

RBI MPC August 2026 meeting: When and where to watch rate decision live
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 8:59 AM IST

MPC meet: RBI may join global central banks on status quo bandwagon

All eyes on whether the policy tone turns less dovish

MPC meet: RBI may join global central banks on status quo bandwagon
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 10:53 PM IST