Monetary Policy Committee
Stocks to Watch: Tata Motors PV, Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, RVNL, Nykaa, others in focus on 6 February
Stocks to Watch: The Sensex and Nifty 50 are likely to open lower as global market declines affect sentiment. Earnings reports from several companies, including Bharti Airtel and Tata Motors, will be in focus, along with the RBI's upcoming monetary policy decision.
4 min read6 Feb 2026RBI MPC: Central bank may not cut repo rates amid global economic uncertainty, says SBI report
SBI, in its report, noted that despite earlier MPC rate cuts, the central bank would hold rates in its February policy as challenges posed by macroeconomic and global factors persist.
2 min read5 Feb 2026RBI’s policy review delivers Goldilocks economics—and lower loan rates
RBI’s MPC delivers an unexpected unanimous 25 bps rate cut as inflation plunges to 0.25% and growth projections rise. Liquidity infusion of ₹1.5 lakh crore aims to speed up rate transmission.
3 min read5 Dec 2025RBI Policy: MPC cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%
RBI Policy: A Mint poll of 13 economists showed that nine expected a pause in the repo rate, while four had anticipated a 25-basis point cut to 5.25%.
5 min read5 Dec 2025No rate cut, but RBI trims rules, drops overlapping biz regulations in credit push
The RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% and raised FY26 GDP growth to 6.8%, while flagging tariff-related headwinds and unveiling measures to boost banking and credit flow.
6 min read2 Oct 2025Monetary policy rates aren’t all that determine an economy’s credit scenario
RBI’s rate decisions serve primarily as signals, not guarantees. Markets may choose to follow or ignore them, influenced by a mix of various factors. It’s unwise to give these signals undue importance. Globally, monetary transmission is both slower and far-from-linear.
4 min read1 Oct 2025Festive bonanza effect? India’s Reserve Bank has done well by preserving its firepower for later
India’s central bank did not budge on its policy rate despite subdued inflation. But then, it also raised its GDP growth forecast. Overall, it has prudently sought to balance optimism with caution in an outlier year marked by fiscal relief and global uncertainty
2 min read1 Oct 2025RBI holds rates, raises FY26 GDP growth forecast amid tariff headwinds
A Reuters poll had forecast rates would likely remain on hold, although some economists had highlighted subdued inflation and risks to growth as reasons for a potential cut.
4 min read1 Oct 2025RBI October Monetary Policy: Status quo or rate cut on the cards?
The RBI is expected to keep interest rates steady at the upcoming MPC meeting, assessing the impact of prior cuts and GST changes on consumption amid global risks. While inflation remains within target, policymakers prefer caution before further easing.
3 min read30 Sep 2025Mint Quick Edit | RBI can focus on either growth or inflation without worrying about the other
With growth looking steady and inflation tame, India’s central bank has more choice than usual. Will it wait for more clarity on trends, or pre-emptively cut its policy rate to back the government’s fiscal stimulus?
1 min read30 Sep 2025