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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

Affordable housing launches to remain muted despite rate cuts, tax benefits

While demand for sub ₹50-lakh affordable housing prevails, market players cite increased land rates, escalated construction costs and low margins as key prohibiting factors

Credit growth may remain subdued despite 100 bps policy repo rate cut

Banks maintain credit growth guidance at 11-13 per cent and await CRR reduction and festival season before revising projections

Govt urges state-run banks to boost lending amid economic growth push

Financial Services secretary M. Nagaraju said banks were also urged to boost credit to small businesses and improve deposit mobilisation, following a review meeting chaired by FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Housing affordability in H1 CY25 improves as RBI cuts interest rate: Report

Ahmedabad is the most affordable housing market and Mumbai the least: Knight Frank

Impact of India's large rate cut may be limited, says rate panel member

The MPC delivered a larger-than-expected 50-bp rate cut in June to bolster economic growth as inflation remained below target

Neutral stance gives flexibility to move up or down: Nagesh Kumar

Since the February 2025 MPC, the RBI has started to support growth by cutting policy rate

Final RBI norms on project financing positive trigger for the PFC

Additional provisions forDate of Commencement of Commercial Operations deferred standard assets are reduced to 0.375 per cent-0.5625 per cent per quarter vs. 2.5 per cent for cumulative deferments