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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

February repo rate cut: Deposits rates inch up, lending rates fall

The weighted average domestic term deposit rate (WADTDR) on fresh rupee term deposits of scheduled commercial banks stood at 6.65 per cent in March 2025

RIL buys up to ₹10,000 crore govt bonds as market expects softer yields

According to market participants, RIL may have bought between Rs 7,000 crore and Rs 10,000 crore worth of government bonds during the second week of April

SBI cuts lending rates by 25 bps after RBI's move; loans to get cheaper

The country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has reduced its lending rate by 25 basis points following the Reserve Bank's policy rate cut, making loans cheaper for both existing and new borrowers.. With the latest round of reduction, the Repo Linked Lending Rate (RLLR) of SBI would come down by 25 basis points to 8.25 per cent. It has also reduced the External Benchmark Based Lending Rate (EBLR) by similar basis points to 8.65 per cent. The revised rates come into effect from April 15, 2025, according to updated rate information on SBI's website. The rate reduction is in response to last week's RBI slashing key interest rate by 25 basis points for the second time in a row to support growth facing the threat of reciprocal tariffs by the US. Besides, the bank also cut deposit rates by 10-25 basis points, which will again be effective from April 15. With the revision, for fixed deposits up to Rs 3 crore, the interest rate on 1-2 year term deposits will be lower by 10 basis

Canara Bank, BOB, others FD rates post RBI policy: Check new terms

Lenders decision will impact investors who planned relying on stable returns from these accounts

Debt fund outlook: Choice of fund class must match horizon, risk appetite

Fund managers foresee two more rate cuts of 25 bps each in the coming policies

MPC cuts repo rate, India-Rafale deal, Tahawwur Rana, China’s tariffs on US & more top #newsin1min

The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee today cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6%, amid cooling inflation and slowing economic growth.

RBI's rate cut, monetary stance change to 'accommodative' timely: Experts

The RBI decision to reduce the key interest rate by 25 bps and revise its monetary stance to 'accommodative' is a timely move and will cushion the secondary impact of tariffs on domestic economy, industry players said. Industry players, including banks, NBFCs, and realtors, also said that the Reserve Bank's latest monetary policy augurs well for the economy amid global trade uncertainties. SBI Chairman C S Setty said the RBI rate cut coupled with the revision in stance to 'accommodative' was a swift, timely move and a forward guidance to the market to stay supportive against evolving global uncertainties. "On the regulation side, the market-based securitization framework for stressed assets, review of policy on gold lending and non-fund-based facilities are timely. Widening of the co-lending framework gives wider choices to all parties concerned," Setty said. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repurchase or repo rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent. Aditi Nayar, chief econom

RBI rate cut will benefit auto sector, create positive sentiment: SIAM

Automotive sector will benefit from the Reserve Bank of India cutting the key interest rate by 25 basis points as it will decrease financing costs and create positive sentiments in the market, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers said on Wednesday. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut interest rates for a second consecutive time by cutting the repurchase or repo rate by 25 basis point to 6 per cent. It had reduced rates by an equal measure in February -- the first cut since May 2020. The move lowers borrowing costs to the lowest level since November 2022, amid easing inflation and a fall in oil prices. Reduction in rates at this time would have a positive impact on the auto sector, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) President Shailesh Chandra said in a statement. Chandra, who is also Managing Director of Tata Passenger Vehicles Ltd & Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd, further said, "It will increase accessibility by reducing the financing costs, thereby .

RBI's rate cut fails to lift market; Sensex skids 379pts; IT, banks fall

Earlier today, Sanjay Malhotra-led RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced a reduction in the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex falls 379 points, Nifty at 22,399 pulled by IT, PSU Bank stocks

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: In the broader markets, the BSE midcap and smallcap fell 0.73 per cent and 1.08 per cent respectively

Accommodative stance, lower credit costs may boost equity market: Emkay

The likelihood of the RBI going in for another 50bps points rate cut for the rest of the calendar year is very high, says Dr Joseph Thomas, head of research, Emkay Wealth Management

RBI rate cut to hit Fixed Deposit returns: What investors can do now

This second cut in three months could affect returns for fixed deposit (FD) holders

RBI cuts repo rate further by 25 bps to 6%; a look at key policy rates

The benchmark repo rate was kept unchanged at 6.5 per cent for 11 consecutive MPC meetings and the first rate cut was announced in February 2025

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 6%, lowers FY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.5%

RBI lowers repo rate by 25 bps and trims GDP projection for FY26, citing controlled inflation and global trade and policy uncertainties

RBI MPC may cut repo rate again: Key terms, projections and what to expect

RBI MPC April meet: The monetary policy committee is expected to do a second rate cut on April 9 and switch to an 'accommodative' stance. What does this mean?

RBI's likely 25 bps rate cut seen as non-event amid tariff war concerns

Reports suggest that India's overnight indexed swap (OIS) rates signal a bigger reduction or a change in its stance.