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

The central bank raised its inflation forecast to 4.6 per cent and flagged risks from West Asia tensions, while projecting GDP growth at 6.9 per cent for the current financial year

RBI's MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, retains neutral stance
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 4:20 PM IST

Markets at crossroads: Policy framework must for sustained up move

While the Iran-US ceasefire has triggered a risk-on rally, amid falling oil prices, and improved investor sentiment, Apruva Sheth writes that the RBI policy will decide long-term trend sustainability

Markets at crossroads: Policy framework must for sustained up move
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 3:07 PM IST

RBI holds repo rate: What it means for equity, bond market investors?

RBI, on Wednesday, kept repo rate unchanged at 5.25% but trimmed FY27 growth outlook. Pankaj Pandey of ICICI Securities explains the policy impact onequity markets, bond yields, and investor strategy

RBI holds repo rate: What it means for equity, bond market investors?
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 2:11 PM IST

RBI policy shows it may be time to give fixed income investment a chance

West Asia conflict shifts RBI tone to caution; Rajkumar Singhal suggests investment strategy as RBI cuts growth outlook, raises inflation forecast

RBI policy shows it may be time to give fixed income investment a chance
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:38 PM IST

RBI policy carefully balances growth and inflation control: Somil Mehta

On the growth side, the RBI has maintained a positive outlook, projecting gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 6.9 per cent for FY27

RBI policy carefully balances growth and inflation control: Somil Mehta
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:19 PM IST

RBI policy highlights underlying risks for India despite US-Iran ceasefire

RBI flags inflation risks and trims FY27 growth to 6.9% despite US-Iran ceasefire relief. Gaura Sengupta highlights 5 key risks that RBI policy flags for India's economy

RBI policy highlights underlying risks for India despite US-Iran ceasefire
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

RBI signals liquidity range to retain overnight rates closer to policy rate

RBI maintained that the weighted ​average call rate (WACR) is its operative rate, and it aims to keep ‌it as close to the policy repo rate as possible

RBI signals liquidity range to retain overnight rates closer to policy rate
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

From goldilocks to vulnerable: How RBI navigated West Asia energy shock

From the growth perspective, the governor's comment that " growth impulses remain strong, supported by robust private consumption and sustained investment demand" is significant and reassuring

From goldilocks to vulnerable: How RBI navigated West Asia energy shock
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 12:40 PM IST

FD returns back in focus after RBI policy: Check top bank interest rates

RBI's rate pause gives FD investors clarity, with returns holding firm as market volatility pushes savers towards safer options

FD returns back in focus after RBI policy: Check top bank interest rates
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 12:35 PM IST

Yes, risks are rising, but India can manage them: What RBI Guv Malhotra said

RBI flags rising risks from the West Asia conflict through energy prices and supply disruptions, but says India's economy is stronger and better placed to withstand shocks than before

Yes, risks are rising, but India can manage them: What RBI Guv Malhotra said
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:57 AM IST

RBI repo rate at 5.25%: Save up to Rs 14 lakh on Rs 75 lakh home loan EMI

RBI keeps repo rate steady at 5.25%, holding EMIs stable while preserving savings from earlier rate cuts for home loan borrowers

RBI repo rate at 5.25%: Save up to Rs 14 lakh on Rs 75 lakh home loan EMI
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:23 AM IST

EMIs stay steady, but uncertainty rises: What RBI's policy means for you

The central bank has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, choosing caution at a time when global uncertainties are beginning to cloud the economic outlook. For borrowers, this means your

EMIs stay steady, but uncertainty rises: What RBI's policy means for you
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:22 AM IST

Rate sensitives gain up to 10% after RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%

Bank, realty, auto and financial services stocks surged up to 10 per cent after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained status quo

Rate sensitives gain up to 10% after RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 11:22 AM IST

RBI Policy provides a practical picture of the road ahead amid West Asia war

Rate cuts can now be ruled out and the question will be more on when there can be a rate hike. A clearer picture will emerge over the next few months

RBI Policy provides a practical picture of the road ahead amid West Asia war
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 10:57 AM IST

Nifty Consumer Durables index jumps 4% as RBI maintains status quo on rates

Following the announcement, the Nifty Consumer Durables index surged 4.48 per cent to hit 35,678 levels during intraday trading on Wednesday

Nifty Consumer Durables index jumps 4% as RBI maintains status quo on rates
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 10:34 AM IST

Bond yields slump, rupee strengthens ahead of RBI's monetary policy outcome

Cooling crude prices after a US-Iran ceasefire lifted sentiment, pulling down yields and supporting the rupee ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's policy decision

Bond yields slump, rupee strengthens ahead of RBI's monetary policy outcome
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 9:47 AM IST

Iran ceasefire offers major boost to rupee ahead of RBI policy; oil plunges

The rupee is likely to open ‌in the 92.40-92.50 range versus the US dollar, having settled at 93.0075 on Tuesday

Iran ceasefire offers major boost to rupee ahead of RBI policy; oil plunges
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 9:25 AM IST

Morgan Stanley cuts India FY27 GDP forecast by 30bps to 6.2%

If crude spikes to $150/bbl for a quarter, we see FY27 (GDP) growth at around 5.7 per cent, CPI inflation breaching 6 per cent and the CAD widening to around 3 per cent of GDP, Morgan Stanley said.

Morgan Stanley cuts India FY27 GDP forecast by 30bps to 6.2%
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 1:19 PM IST

RBI set to hold rates while confronting weak rupee amid West Asia conflict

RBI now faces a dilemma over whether to raise interest rates to support the currency or keep borrowing costs low to cushion economic growth

RBI set to hold rates while confronting weak rupee amid West Asia conflict
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 11:20 AM IST

RBI policy expectations: Safeguarding growth amid a supply shock

With limited policy space amid a global supply shock, RBI is likely to hold rates, balancing inflation risks with the need to protect growth

RBI policy expectations: Safeguarding growth amid a supply shock
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 11:27 PM IST