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RBI MPC outcome: Experts see another 25-bps hike as inflation heats up

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee unanimously hiked the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent from 5.25 per cent.

Bond yields inch up as RBI MPC changes stance with 25 bps repo rate hike

The benchmark 10-year yield rose six basis points after the RBI raised the repo rate to 5.50 per cent and signalled that future action would be a hike or pause

RBI MPC hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5%: A look at last five hikes

The RBI MPC has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent. Here is a look at the central bank's five previous rate hikes and the inflation backdrop at the time

RBI changes stance to 'calibrated tightening': Here's what it means

The RBI's new calibrated tightening stance signals that further rate hikes remain possible as the central bank responds to inflation and economic risks

RBI MPC hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5%, near-term cuts 'off the table'

RBI MPC October 2026: At its policy meeting, held between October 5 and October 7, the committee changed the stance to 'calibrated tightening'

Rate hike? Yes, but how long is the cycle?

We need to watch how entrenched inflation is and how demand-led growth is

RBI MPC meet from Oct 5-7: Will RBI hike the repo rate this time?

RBI's MPC will meet from October 5-7 to decide on interest rates; economists expect a 25-basis-point hike to 5.5 per cent as inflation rises and global central banks tighten policy

US 30-yr yield rises to highest level since 2002: What this means for rupee

̌US 30-year Treasury yield hits its highest level since 2002 amid inflation concerns and higher oil prices

RBI absorbs ₹75,026 cr via overnight VRRR auction amid surplus liquidity

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday absorbed Rs 75,026 crore from the banking system through an overnight variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auction amid surplus liquidity. The central bank received bids worth Rs 87,993 crore for a notified amount of Rs 75,000 crore, but it accepted only Rs 75,026 crore, according to the notification. The bids were accepted at a cut-off and weighted average rate of 5.24 per cent. The RBI has been conducting various VRRR auctions since last month to absorb excess liquidity from the banking system and align overnight money market rates to the repo rate. Currently, liquidity in the banking system is estimated to be in surplus of around Rs 4.45 lakh crore as on September 22, as per RBI data. The central bank also conducted two open market operations (OMO) sales of government securities worth Rs 50,000 crore on September 17 and Rs 25,000 crore on September 21. Under an OMO sale, banks and other investors buy government securities from the RBI, thereby draini

S&P raises India FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7%, sees 25 bps RBI rate hike

S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday raised India's GDP growth projections for the current fiscal to 7 per cent, citing robust economic activity and forecasting that the RBI could hike interest rates by 25 basis points in FY27. In its Economic Activity for Asia Pacific report, S&P estimates consumer inflation to average 5.1 per cent in FY27. The Indian economy grew higher than expected at 7.8 per cent in the June quarter. S&P said factors like robust industrial activity, healthy consumption, strong goods exports, and accelerating government investment have driven the growth. "We have consequently upgraded our GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year, ending March 31, 2027, to 7 per cent, from 6.6 per cent previously," S&P said, adding growth could ease in the second half of the fiscal year as the tailwinds from General Sales Tax rationalisation and income tax cuts diminish. Weather-related risks warrant close monitoring. Cumulative rainfall was 15 per cent below ...

RBI absorbs ₹2.23 trillion via variable rate reverse repo auction

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday absorbed Rs 2.23 lakh crore from the banking system amid surplus liquidity by conducting a variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auction. The central bank received bids worth Rs 2,22,629 crore, which it accepted fully, for a notified amount of Rs 2.25 lakh crore. The amount was accepted at a weighted average rate of 5.24 per cent, the RBI said in a release. The RBI has been conducting VRRR auctions since last month in order to absorb excess liquidity from the banking system and align the overnight money market rates to the repo rate. As of September 17, liquidity in the banking system is estimated to be in surplus of around Rs 6.94 lakh crore, as per RBI data. As part of the liquidity adjustment strategy, the central bank on Thursday sold government securities worth Rs 50,000 crore through Open Market Operations (OMO). The remaining two tranches of G-sec sales of Rs 25,000 crore each are scheduled for September 21 and September 28. The bankin

Post Fed rate hike, experts see up to 50bps RBI policy tightening in CY26

Experts said that the key point is not the size of the increase, but the change in direction, and expect the RBI to consider 50bps hikes in both the October and December policy meetings this year

RBI may hike rates by 25 bps each in Oct & Dec as inflation may cross 6%

Economists say the rate hike cycle could be shallow, with 50-75 bps hike in the current cycle

Markets not yet pricing in rate hike possibility: Aditya Khemka, InCred

A rate hike expectation should have taken the valuation below its historical average, as the earnings growth for the Nifty 50 has been below the historical average, says Khemka.

Best of BS Opinion: RBI rate hike only a matter of time as inflation looms

Today's opinion pieces examine the RBI's policy outlook, weaknesses in public examinations, state capacity, India's infrastructure financing gap and Omer Bartov's critique of Israel

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

The story now is not 'lower for longer', but the calm before higher rates

Strong growth, above-target inflation projections and near-zero real interest rates suggest the RBI's dovish stance may not last, raising the prospect of higher rates ahead

'Our endeavour is to bring inflation in line with target over medium term'

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said policy will remain guided by headline inflation and evolving growth dynamics, while reaffirming the central bank's data-dependent approach

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

Policy prospects: Inflation projections demand monetary tightening

The RBI's decision to hold rates reflects easing inflation risks for now, but rising price pressures could warrant policy tightening in the coming months