Page 13 - Repo Rate

RBI opts for smaller repo rate hike of 35 bps, hints at more to come

Main risk is core inflation remaining sticky: Governor

Does sticky core inflation mean more rate hikes by RBI?

According to the RBI governor, persistent and sticky core inflation remains a cause for concern

We've lowered size of policy rate change, RBI's Das and Patra tell media

Battle against inflation is far from over though the worst is behind us; moderation of inflation will be grudging and uneven, they say

No pause in sight: A 25-basis-point rate increase in Feb can't be ruled out

The key takeaway from the governor's 3,000-word statement is 'the battle against inflation is not over'

RBI hikes repo rate by 35 bps to 6.25%, cuts FY23 GDP forecast to 6.8%

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das emphasises concerns on core inflation, says overall price momentum high

RBI Monetary Policy: Expect 35 bps repo rate hike tomorrow, say experts

RBI Policy: After an initial rate hike of 40 basis points on May 4, the RBI has hiked the repo rate by 50 basis points thrice, on June 8, August 5 and September 30

RBI likely to moderate rate tightening amid retail inflation, say experts

According to experts, after three consecutive 50 basis point rate hikes, the RBI may decide to reduce the rate increase by 25 to 35 basis points for lending rates

Deposit rates may rise 105 bps due to 190 bps repo rate hike: SBI report

CASA occupies a 45% share in overall bank deposits; it is FDs, which make the remaining 55%, which will need the rate adjustment

RBI release suggests Nov MPC meet only to discuss inflation target failure

MPC may decide RBI's response to govt on the matter; Unlike earlier off-cycle meetings in which interest rate action was taken outside schedule without prior notice, this one was announced in advance

SBI hikes interest rate on savings deposits above Rs 10 crore by 30 bps

The deposits will attract an interest rate of 3%, effective Oct 15. Balances up to Rs 10 cr to earn 2.7% interest

Axis Bank hikes MCLR by 25 bps, joining other lenders in policy action

Central bank's MPC has cumulatively increased the repo rate by 190 bps since May

Headline inflation might have peaked in September, says RBI report

But cautions that fight against price rise will be 'dogged and prolonged'

RBI's repo rate hike was necessary to combat inflation risks: MPC minutes

The MPC is of the view that further calibrated monetary policy action is warranted to keep inflation expectations anchored

Stagger entry into longer-duration funds over next six months: Experts

To stay safe, keep bulk of portfolio in shorter-duration or target maturity funds

RBI plays out familiar script, more rate hikes to follow

In 2019, when retail inflation was 3%, the policy rate was 5.75%. Now inflation hovers around 7% and the policy rate is 5.9%. It needs to move up

RBI raises repo rate by 50 bps to 3-year high; FY23 GDP forecast cut to 7%

Inflation target retained at 6.7%; trajectory remains uncertain: Governor

Prepay home loan to tackle 190-bps rise in repo rate since May: Experts

If you don't have a surplus, opt for higher EMI rather than longer tenor

Nifty Bank gains 3% post RBI's 50 bps hike; analysts see more headroom

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) 50-bps repo rate hike triggered a sharp pullback rally in banking stocks on Friday. The Nifty PSU Bank index did even better with a rise of 3.01 per cent

RBI expects inflation to come down to 4% over the next two years

RBI which announced the review of policy today, decided to increase the policy repo rate by 50 bps to 5.9%

Raising the rate and the bar

Finally, the RBI is right in not providing a forward guidance in the current uncertain environment but providing a detailed explanation of keeping the stance unchanged