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

RBI MPC June meeting: In its policy meeting, which took place between June 3-5, the committee continued with the 'neutral' stance

Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 10:03 AM IST
RBI MPC Meet June 2026

How India can halt capital flight as trade deficit widens, rupee falls

With the rupee nearing the psychologically important 100-per-dollar mark, RBI Guv Malhotra and PM Modi may need to raise interest rates and offer targeted tax incentives to stem capital outflows

Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 8:23 AM IST
RBI MPC Meet June 2026

How markets are likely to react to RBI's interest rate and policy guidance

While a majority of economists expect the central bank to ​keep rates unchanged, some market indicators like overnight indexed swaps are already pricing in a rate hike

Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 11:15 AM IST
RBI MPC Meet June 2026

Prioritise energy security to sustain growth momentum: RBI MPC member

Kumar said that India imports a significant portion of its crude oil and natural gas requirements, making it highly sensitive to geopolitical developments in West Asia

Updated On : 05 May 2026 | 10:57 PM IST
RBI MPC Meet June 2026

Latest Updates on 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

RBI's move to expand FAR likely to boost FPI flows in debt market
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 117 pts, Nifty ends at 23,367 after RBI MPC meet outcome

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.35 per cent and 0.06 per cent down, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 117 pts, Nifty ends at 23,367 after RBI MPC meet outcome
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 4:08 PM IST

RBI MPC holds repo rate steady What it means for your EMIs

RBI has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, extending its pause on rate changes. What does this mean for your home loan EMI, borrowing costs, and monthly budget? Here's a quick breakdown of the MPC

Icon YoutubeRBI MPC holds repo rate steady  What it means for your EMIs
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 3:36 PM IST

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

Rate hike not preferred course of action right now: Ambit's Nitin Bhasin
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 3:15 PM IST

'MPC signals strategic prudence, potential rate hikes likely from October'

While immediate forex inflows are not anticipated from the above measures, they are likely to arrest the recent capital outflows and foster improved market sentiment

'MPC signals strategic prudence, potential rate hikes likely from October'
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

Tax concessions, FCNR sweeteners may impact forex marginally: Joseph Thomas

A hike in the base rate, along with the tax concessions, would have been a workable proposition given the need to shore up the forex inflows, said Joseph Thomas, head of research, Emkay Wealth

Tax concessions, FCNR sweeteners may impact forex marginally: Joseph Thomas
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 2:24 PM IST

Bond yields seen range-bound as RBI prioritises stability: Abakkus MF

In the bond market, the pause combined with a cautious undertone suggests that yields are likely to remain range-bound in the near term, albeit with a discernible upward bias as inflation risks build.

Bond yields seen range-bound as RBI prioritises stability: Abakkus MF
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 2:16 PM IST

RBI MPC strikes caution with growth cut, inflation risk: Sumeet Bagadia

The MPC's approach is data-dependent and cautiously hawkish: it acknowledges weaker growth, flags higher inflationary risks, and keeps policy unchanged for now to watch how the trade-off evolves.

RBI MPC strikes caution with growth cut, inflation risk: Sumeet Bagadia
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 2:08 PM IST

'RBI policy pause supports growth; balanced response to currency weakness'

Sarvjit Singh Samra of Capital Small Finance Bank said that RBI MPC has appropriately refrained from deploying interest rates as a tool to counter the recent weakness in the rupee.

'RBI policy pause supports growth; balanced response to currency weakness'
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 1:42 PM IST

RBI's external sector reforms to boost rupee, forex reserves: JM Fin AMC

The classical conundrum faced by RBI as it navigates through a complex set of variables appears to be of managing the currency, economic growth, and inflation, said Killol Pandya

RBI's external sector reforms to boost rupee, forex reserves: JM Fin AMC
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

Withdrawal of taxes on FPI investment in Gsec: The final frontier?

The important question is whether or not there will there be an about turn in the flow of funds in the debt segment? This is something which will be tested in the coming months.

Withdrawal of taxes on FPI investment in Gsec: The final frontier?
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

Forex reserve at healthy $682 bn, enough for 11 months of imports: RBI Guv

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said the forex reserve stood at a healthy USD 682.3 billion, adequate to provide import cover for about 11 months. Various policy initiatives are expected to strengthen the balance of payments, he said while announcing the second bi-monthly monetary policy for the current fiscal. The initiatives include the recent agreements with major trading partners, allowing 100 per cent FDI in the insurance sector, ethanol blending programme, push for energy transition, easing FDI restrictions for land-bordering countries, liberalisation of the ECB framework, and several others, he said. "As of May 29, 2026, India's foreign exchange reserves stood at a healthy USD 682.3 billion, adequate in terms of the standard metrics of reserve adequacy, including import cover (for about 11 months) and external debt (89.1 per cent)," he said. "While our foreign exchange reserves provide a strong buffer against external shocks, we have a broad range of regulato

Forex reserve at healthy $682 bn, enough for 11 months of imports: RBI Guv
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

RBI deems monsoon major domestic risk: Key takeaways from June MPC decision

Keeping rates on hold, the RBI flagged concerns over fuel-led inflation, supply-chain disruptions and a weak monsoon while projecting GDP growth of 6.6 per cent for FY27

RBI deems monsoon major domestic risk: Key takeaways from June MPC decision
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 11:41 AM IST

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

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%: What it means for your home loan repayment
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

RBI MPC meet: Inflation for FY27 pegged at 5.1%, GDP growth at 6.6%

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

RBI MPC meet: Inflation for FY27 pegged at 5.1%, GDP growth at 6.6%
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 11:22 AM IST

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%; retains 'neutral' policy stance

The Reserve Bank of India held the repo rate at 5.25 per cent for a third straight review, raising its inflation forecast while warning of risks from the prolonged West Asia conflict

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%; retains 'neutral' policy stance
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 11:01 AM IST

RBI June MPC decision: When and where to watch Guv Malhotra's address

The Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee will decide on the repo rate and announce inflation projections as well on June 5

RBI June MPC decision: When and where to watch Guv Malhotra's address
Updated On : 03 Jun 2026 | 11:22 AM IST