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All eyes on RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra as MPC meeting begins on Wednesday

Malhotra took charge as the 26th RBI governor in December last year

RBI seen cutting rates for first time since May 2020, suggests poll

Over 70 per cent of respondents, 45 of 62, in a Jan. 22-30 Reuters poll forecast the RBI would cut its key repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cet at the conclusion of its Feb. 5-7 meeting

Bajaj Finance share rises 5%, hits record high post Budget 2025; here's why

In the past six trading days, Bajaj Finance share has soared 15 per cent. On January 30, 2025, the stock had surpassed its previous high of Rs 8,190 touched in October 2023

Rupee strained by Trump tariffs; bonds await RBI's policy decision

There was little impact on the rupee from India's federal budget on Saturday. Indian shares, which were open for a special trading session, closed lower

Markets Today: GIFT Nifty; Trump tariffs; Nikkei; Mfg PMI; Budget 2025; RBI

At 6:50 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading 173 points lower at 23,382, indicating a potential gap-down start for the markets

RBI likely to cut repo rate by 25 basis points: Business Standard poll

The domestic rate-setting panel has kept the policy repo rate unchanged for the last 11 consecutive meetings after raising it by 250 bps between May 2022 and February 2023

PNB, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank others rise as RBI announces liquidity measures

Brokerages believe central bank's actions set the stage for a repo rate cut in February

RBI Governor Malhotra shows willingness for a more flexible rupee

Malhotra showed keen interest in the RBI's currency intervention functions and expressed no opposition when his team explained the recent movements in the rupee and the need to allow it to depreciate

Economists expect 25-basis point rate cut by RBI MPC in February meeting

Nomura economists have suggested that they expect a 25 bps rate cut in February, marking a belated policy pivot, and 100 bps in total cuts in this easing cycle

When will new RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra cut rates? Brokerages weigh in

Here's how leading brokerages have interpreted the development, and their expectations from Sanjay Malhotra as regards key rates and maintaining a balance between growth and inflation

Shaktikanta Das thanks PM Modi, FM Sitharaman as his RBI tenure ends

Shaktikanta Das, set to demit office today, expressed gratitude to PM Modi and FM Sitharaman for their support during his tenure as RBI governor

RBI allows small finance banks to offer pre-sanctioned credit line on UPI

Step will 'further deepen financial inclusion and enhance formal credit', says central bank

Gloomy outlook for growth and inflation may dampen market sentiment

Since higher customs duties will result in the US suffering inflation, it's also possible the US Federal Reserve will review its stated policy of policy rate cuts

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged, cuts banks' CRR and lowers GDP forecast

Monetary Policy Committee keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.50% for the eleventh consecutive review

Realty, infra firms say CRR cut positive for sector, will infuse liquidity

RBI's decision will enable banks to have more funds to lend, they say

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty snap 5-day winning run post RBI policy; Auto shares gain

Markets Highlights: Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks indices on Friday after the RBI left key rates unchanged and announced a 50 bps cut in CRR, while lowering its GDP forecast

RBI MPC Updates: Shaktikanta Das headlines inflation, says no room for knee-jerk reactions

RBI Monetary Policy Meeting Dec 2024 Updates: Catch all the updates here

No repo rate cut: Lock in fixed deposits now to maximise returns

For those holding fixed deposits, this is an ideal time to lock in high interest rates, as rates may decline in the coming months

No room for knee-jerk reaction on growth forecast, RBI action: Guv Das

RBI Monetary Policy Committee answers queries on growth forecasts, liquidity, cash demand, and CRR adjustment

RBI raises FY25 inflation estimate to 4.8%, CPI to remain elevated in Q3

The Reserve Bank on Friday raised the inflation projection for current fiscal year to 4.8 per cent from 4.5 per cent with Governor Shaktikanta Das saying lingering food price pressures are likely to keep headline inflation elevated in the December quarter. Consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation increased sharply in September and October 2024 led by an unanticipated increase in food prices. Core inflation, though at subdued levels, also registered a pick-up in October. Fuel group remained in deflation for the 14th consecutive month in October. "In the near term, despite some softening, lingering food price pressures are likely to keep headline inflation elevated in Q3," Das said while unveiling the December 2024 monetary policy. RBI said CPI inflation for 2024-25 is projected at 4.8 per cent, with Q3 at 5.7 per cent; and Q4 at 4.5 per cent. CPI or retail inflation for Q1:2025-26 is projected at 4.6 per cent, and Q2 at 4 per cent. In the October policy, the central bank had ...