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RBI rate cut: Switching to repo-linked home loan may save you lakhs

RBI cuts repo rate to 5.50%. Borrowers with MCLR or base rate loans could save up to ₹8.5 lakh by switching to repo-linked loans, say experts

RBI set to ease rules for small-ticket gold loans: Guv Sanjay Malhotra

In April, the Reserve Bank of India had proposed stricter rules for monitoring and disbursement of gold loans, which are often used by low-income borrowers

RBI delivers a jumbo surprise; more reasons for INR to underperform: Nomura

The policy outlook will depend on the macro outlook. We see downside risks to the RBI's GDP growth and CPI inflation outlooks, said Nomura, in a note.

'We've won the inflation battle': RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra on rate cuts

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says inflation is under control as repo rate is cut to 5.5%, CRR lowered to 3% and policy stance turned neutral to support growth and banking system liquidity

RBI Policy: Full of surprises, dovish on growth, neutral on further cuts

With inflation expected to rise back to above 4 per cent by Q4-FY26, the Monetary Policy Committee has capitalised upon the available headroom to frontload rate action

5 key takeaways from RBI MPC June meet: Rate cut, CRR, inflation and more

RBI MPC's latest decisions come amid easing inflationary pressures and continued challenges to economic growth. Here are the highlights from the central bank's June policy meet

RBI policy: MPC cuts repo rate by 50 bps to 5.5%, shifts stance to neutral

RBI Monetary Policy Committee maintained its GDP growth forecast for FY26 at 6.5%, lowered inflation forecast to 3.7%

RBI rate cut to boost sales of affordable, mid-income homes: Credai

Realtors' apex body CREDAI described the RBI decision to cut repo rate by 50 basis points as a bold step and said this will help boost sales of residential properties. Hailing the decision, CREDAI President Shekhar G Patel said the RBI decision will improve consumers' sentiment, immensely benefitting mid-income and affordable housing segments, which have been struggling in the last few years. "We welcome the RBI's decision and view it as a bold and timely step toward stimulating domestic demand," Patel said. This decision comes at a pivotal time, as India is witnessing strong real estate momentum across metros as well as Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. "Lower lending rates will directly enhance home loan affordability, particularly in interest-sensitive categories like mid-income and affordable housing. Reduced EMIs are expected to significantly improve buyer sentiment and encourage first-time homebuyers to enter the market," Patel added. The cumulative 100 basis point reduction over t

RBI cuts repo rate by 50 bps to 5.5%, changes policy stance to neutral

Cash reserve ratio cut by 100 basis points to 3%, adding to already surplus liquidity

RBI cuts repo rate to 5.5%: What it means for your loans, EMIs and savings

With limited space left after cumulative rate cuts of 100 bps since February 2025, the RBI has also shifted its policy stance from "accommodative" to "neutral

RBI MPC Meet June 2025: When and where to watch rate decision live

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra will announce the outcome of the June MPC meeting at 10 am today, with live broadcast on YouTube, RBI's X handle and official website

June RBI MPC expected to deliver third rate cut as inflation, growth ease

With inflation easing and growth momentum weakening, RBI is widely expected to cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.75% at its June 6 MPC meeting, continuing its accommodative stance

RBI likely to cut rates for third time as inflation stays below forecast

A strong majority of economists, 53 of 61, in a Reuters poll expect the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee (MPC) to cut the repo rate to 5.75 per cent

RBI's interest rate decision, global cues likely to drive markets this week

RBI's interest rate decision, macroeconomic data announcements and global trends are the key factors that would dictate the momentum in the equity market this week, analysts said. Moreover, trading activity of Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and developments on the tariffs front would also guide investors' sentiment, experts noted. "Looking ahead, all eyes will be on the outcome of the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for June 6. Additionally, with the new month beginning, participants will track high-frequency data including auto sales numbers and other economic indicators. Updates on the progress of monsoon and the trend in FII flows will also be closely monitored," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Globally, developments in the US bond market and any updates regarding the ongoing trade negotiations will continue to influence investor sentiment, he added. The Indian economy expanded at a faster pace than expected in the last ..

RBI to cut rates by 25 bps on June 6, then once more in August: Poll

Rates could drop more than what economists are currently expecting if a trade deal with the US fails to materialise

India's economic growth to moderate in FY26 amid global headwinds: EY

While it will continue to be one of the world's fastest-growing economies, it may have to carefully balance monetary and fiscal policies to sustain its growth momentum

50-bp cut in repo leads to in reduction of 10 bps in outstanding loans

Banks have reduced their repo-linked external benchmark-based lending rates by 50 bps, the same as the quantum of rate cuts so far

Inflation at multi-month low: More rate cuts on the cards?

India’s inflation numbers are finally giving our wallets a breather—and there’s more good news possibly on the way. Are there more RBI rate cuts on the way? Watch the video to find out.

Three RBI rate cuts likely from June as inflation dips below 4% target

With inflation staying under RBI's 4% target for two months, economists expect three back-to-back repo rate cuts, starting with a 25 bps reduction in June

RBI may cut rates by up to 125 bps in FY26, says SBI Research report

SBI Research expects a 125 bps rate cut in FY26 as inflation falls to multi-year lows, with liquidity measures like OMOs and pressure on deposit rates likely to follow