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RBI's MPC likely to keep repo rate unchanged: Business Standard poll

Respondents expect downward revision in FY26 inflation forecast

RBI's rate decision, Q1 results to drive markets this week: Analysts

Equity markets this week will turn their focus on the RBI's interest rate decision, Q1 earnings from several blue-chip firms and tariff-related news for further cues, analysts said. Moreover, trading activity of foreign investors and trends in global equity markets will also drive investors' sentiment. "At the domestic level, all eyes will be on the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy meeting, where the central bank's commentary on inflation, liquidity, and growth outlook will be keenly watched. On the earnings front, results from marquee companies, including Bharti Airtel, DLF, Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors, State Bank of India and Life Insurance Corporation of India, will shape sectoral momentum," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Other important triggers include the release of HSBC services and composite PMI, crude oil price movement, and further commentary from the US on trade negotiations -- all of which are likely to influence near-term ...

Muted response to RBI's VRRR as overnight rates rise, reducing arbitrage

With WACR and tri-party repo rates climbing, banks park only ₹13,075 crore against RBI's ₹50,000 crore offer in overnight VRRR auction

Hit by falling FD rates? Consider these funds with 3-year horizon

Hit by falling FD rates? Consider these funds with 3-year horizon

RBI to hold overnight VRRR auction to absorb ₹50,000 crore liquidity

RBI to conduct overnight VRRR auction on Thursday to absorb Rs 50,000 crore as call and Tri-party repo rates remain below policy rate amid liquidity surplus

Canara Bank to recruit people proficient in local languages: MD & CEO

We target that our recoveries should be substantially higher than the slippages, says K Satyanarayana Raju

Following repo cut, PSBs reduce rates more than private counterparts

The Reserve Bank of India has already cut its key repo rate by 100 basis points in an effort to jumpstart growth in the economy

RBI to hold rates in August, expected to cut again later this year: Poll

Subdued inflation has allowed policymakers room to cut rates but with the economy expanding at a rapid 7.4 per cent rate

RBI sees tepid demand at VRR auction ahead of ₹2 trillion reversal

The Reserve Bank of India saw lower-than-expected bids at its overnight VRR auction, with market participants anticipating the reversal of Rs. 2 trillion on Friday

Monthly RBI bulletin: Public-sector banks slashed rates more than pvt peers

RBI report says PSBs reduced lending and deposit rates more than private banks in response to 100-bps repo rate cut; economy stays resilient amid global uncertainty

RBI injects liquidity to rein in soaring weighted average call rates

Overnight rates breached MSF ceiling; RBI injects ₹50,000 crore to ease market liquidity

Rate cuts by RBI not magic bullet to propel investments: Raghuram Rajan

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has said repo rate cuts by the Reserve Bank in recent times are not a "magic bullet" that will necessarily propel investments, as several other factors play a part in boosting the economy. Rajan further said interest rates, at this point, are not overly high and the impact of rate cuts announced by the RBI will take time to play out. "And as you correctly point out, (high) interest rates were an argument (earlier), but I do not think that can any longer be an argument. "I do not think that necessarily this (rate cuts by RBI) will be a magic bullet to propel investments," Rajan told PTI Videos. On June 6, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra-headed six-member monetary policy committee reduced the benchmark short-term lending rate by 50 basis points, taking the total reduction to 100 bps in quick succession, besides a change in the policy stance to neutral from accommodative and liquidity infusion measures. Rajan was asked whether repo rate cuts announced

RBI to hold ₹2 trillion 7-day VRRR auction to absorb surplus liquidity

RBI to conduct seven-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on Friday to absorb Rs 2 trillion as banking system liquidity remains in surplus of over Rs 3 trillion

RBI's liquidity steps to aid 100 bps rate cut transmission in 2025: Fitch

Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings says ₹5.6 trillion liquidity infusions and cash reserve ratio cut will support loan growth, though banks may see short-term pressure on margins

Amount parked in RBI's SDF window declines on back of VRRR auctions

The amount parked by banks in the Reserve Bank of India's SDF window has fallen significantly, driven by VRRR auctions, with the call rate aligning closer to the repo rate

RBI set to conduct 7-day VRRR auction on Friday to absorb ₹2.5 trillion

The Reserve Bank of India will conduct a Rs 2.5 trillion seven-day reverse repo auction to absorb surplus liquidity from the banking system and align the weighted average call rate with the repo rate

Managing excess liquidity: Financial markets need more clarity now

Excess liquidity could also incentivise the banking system to extend loans at lower rates

HDFC Bank reduces MCLR by 30 bps to 8.80% across tenures, effective July 7

Bank's MCLR now ranges from 8.60% to 8.80% across maturities after RBI slashed policy repo rate by 100 basis points since February

RBI to conduct two-day VRRR auction on Wednesday to soak up ₹1 trillion

The surplus liquidity has kept the overnight weighted average call rate (WACR) near the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate of 5.25 per cent and well below the repo rate of 5.5 per cent

RBI announces ₹1 trn reverse repo auction on July 9 to absorb liquidity

The move follows the central bank's decision last week to conduct a seven-day variable rate reverse repo auction worth Rs 1 trillion