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Liquidity will be most effective for further rate transmission, soothing bond yields
With inflation at a series low and GDP growth surpassing expectations, the MPC faces a challenging decision on the repo rate. A potential 25-50 bps cut is likely in the current cycle to support liquidity and economic stability.
3 min read3 Dec 2025RBI Monetary Policy: Central bank retains FY26 GDP growth outlook at 6.5% despite tariff threat
RBI Monetary Policy: In an uneventful monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting outcome, India's central bank not only kept the rates and stance unchanged but also retained the growth forecasts for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) at 6.5%.
2 min read6 Aug 2025Mint Explainer: How RBI's latest rate cut, change in stance impact borrowers, depositors
The RBI's second repo rate cut should cheer retail borrowers with floating-rate loans, most of whom have already benefited from the previous cut of 25bps in February.
3 min read9 Apr 2025RBI MPC Meet: Another rate cut likely? Central Bank to hold FY26 first policy meeting starting — April 7
RBI is set to start its monetary policy committee meeting on Monday, April 7, and conclude on Wednesday, April 9. Experts anticipate a possible rate cut from the Governor Sanjay Malhotra headed panel.
2 min read6 Apr 2025RBI releases MPC schedule for FY26, first policy meeting to be held between April 7-9; Check full list
RBI MPC Schedule FY26: The first policy meeting for FY26 will be conducted between April 7-9, 2025. The RBI's rate-setting panel will then meet for its following policy meetings in June, August, October, December and February 2026.
2 min read26 Mar 2025Pivot wait: RBI's monetary policy points to a rate cut in February
A rate pivot seems round the corner and the sequencing has been cogent. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) changed stance in October. Now it has cut the cash reserve ratio (CRR). Logically, February should see a repo rate cut, provided inflation looks acceptable.
1 min read6 Dec 2024RBI MPC Meeting: When and where to watch Governor Shaktikanta Das' policy announcement
RBI MPC Meeting: India's CPI inflation stood at 6.2 per cent as of October, as nation eyes the upcoming monetary policy announcement on December 6. Check details to find out when and where to watch the policy meeting…
1 min read4 Dec 2024RBI may cut repo rate by 25 bps to 6.25% in December, say economists; volatile food prices remain a worry
The RBI is expected to cut its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent in December to stimulate economic growth, as inflation is projected to moderate.
2 min read31 Oct 2024Pragmatic policy preps market for longer wait on interest rate front
In June, it was about creating a distinction between the potential rate cut cycle in the developed markets and our approach to the same. August MPC was more about a crash course on food inflation and the need to vanquish it before considering policy normalization.
4 min read9 Aug 2024Liquidity will be most effective for further rate transmission, soothing bond yields
With inflation at a series low and GDP growth surpassing expectations, the MPC faces a challenging decision on the repo rate. A potential 25-50 bps cut is likely in the current cycle to support liquidity and economic stability.
3 min read3 Dec 2025