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RBI policy: From rate hike to inflation worries, here are 5 key takeaways

The RBI governor announced a second consecutive hike in policy rates and highlighted geopolitical risks. Here are the highlights.

RBI raises repo rate to 4.9%; expects inflation to hurt for 3 quarters

Inflation forecast increased to 6.7% for FY23; GDP forecast retained at 7.2%

RBI Monetary Policy meet: Here's what transpired in the last 8 meetings

The Central bank's MPC meet comes in the backdrop of high inflationary concerns and evolving geo-political scenarios, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Liquidity withdrawal expected as RBI set to hikes rates on Wednesday

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said late last month the bank's primary focus was to bring inflation down closer to target but it could not disregard concerns around economic growth

RBI's MPC starts 3-day deliberations amid speculation of rate hike

There are speculations that the central bank may go for at least 35 basis points (bps) hike over and above the 40 bps hike effected last month after an off-cycle MPC meeting

Another rate hike on cards, say experts ahead of RBI's MPC meeting

Reserve Bank is likely to increase the benchmark lending rate in quick succession in monetary policy review for which has already been given by Governor Shaktikanta Das, opined experts.

RBI to hike repo rate by 50 bps, lower FY23 growth to 7% in June: Barclays

The central bank will likely revise its inflation estimate to 6.2-6.5 per cent, which is way above the upper end of its tolerance band of 2-6 per cent, the economists at Barclays said

Should central bankers consider pitfalls of making declarative statements?

In recent times, central bankers have stressed the need to be nimble, humble even. Recent mistakes warrant some humility

A 'no-brainer': RBI governor Shaktikanta Das on expected rate hike in June

Says have entered another phase of 'coordinated action' between fiscal and monetary authorities

Rupee rebounds 15 paise to 77.55 on weak dollar, expected RBI rate hike

At the interbank forex market, the domestic unit opened at 77.69 against the US dollar. It moved in a range of 77.51 to 77.69 during the session

Expectation of rate hike in June 'a no-brainer', says RBI Governor

Shaktikanta Das further said in a TV interview that the RBI and govt have entered into another phase of coordinated action to cool down inflation

Govt likely to stick to fiscal deficit target, says RBI Governor Das

Shaktikanta Das says RBI wants to raise rates in the next few MPC meetings, at least at the next one in June

Don't expect a big jump in current account deficit: RBI Guv Shakikanta Das

The RBI governor said that inflation projection will be realistically given in next monetary policy committee meet due to take place in June

MPC members argued for front-loading rate hikes in view of inflation

External member Jayanth Varma said 100 bps rate hike required 'very soon'

Remain watchful of recent geo-political developments: RBI Governor to banks

Urges lenders to take appropriate measures, including raising of capital, to shield their balance sheet against any potential impact these events might have

RBI opted for off-cycle rate hike to avoid tougher action in June: Das

The MPC 's external member Jayanth R Varma opined that more than 100 basis points of rate increases needs to be carried out very soon

Liquidity mop-up from secondary market resumes amid rising bond yields

According to latest data, the RBI has conducted open market operations in the last week of April and in the first week of May

RBI should raise rates more to fulfil inflation mandate, regain credibility

Higher interest rates may complicate the financing of a record $200 billion government borrowing programme, bigger than even in the first year of the pandemic.

Impact of RBI's repo rate hike on borrowers, investors and the economy

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said that the Monetary Policy Committee has voted to increase repo rate by 40 basis points, to 4.40%. What will be its impact on the economy? Let's find out

RBI's unexpected repo rate hike surprises markets

The hike in repo rate by 40 basis points and a 50 bps hike in the CRR by the RBI took investors by surprise. With the RBI getting hawkish, here's what the road ahead looks like for the markets