Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to keep the repo rate unchanged and change the policy stance to neutral indicates that inflation is still the main concern for the central bank, according to a research report by Union Bank of India.
After the RBI projected more than 7 per cent of GDP growth for the entire financial year 2024-25, a latest report by State Bank of India noted that a rate cut with a 7 per cent growth never happened in the history.
Joshi said, "This signals circumspection, it also underscores the likelihood of a rate cut in December. The outsized US Federal Reserve rate cut of 50 basis points in September marked complete and a decisive turn in monetary policy among major central banks. Yet, for emerging market peers, d
Das said, "Real GDP growth for 2024-25 is projected at 7.2 per cent. With Q2 at 7 per cent, Q3 at 7.4 per cent and Q4 7.4 per cent. Real GDP growth for Q1 of next financial year that is 2025-26 is projected at 7.3 per cent and the risks are evenly balanced."
The decision was made with a majority vote of 5 out of 6 MPC members. The standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains steady at 6.25 per cent, while the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the bank rate are both maintained at 6.75 per cent.
Karachi, Pakistan's largest city, is experiencing a troubling rise in unemployment amid an economic crisis characterised by food shortages, currency devaluation, and soaring inflation. Citizens express growing frustration as job losses mount and living conditions deteriorate.
India's growing demand for protein-rich diets has led to an increase in pulse consumption, but the country still relies heavily on imports to meet its domestic requirements.
Speaking to the media here in the state capital on Tuesday, Farooq Abdullah said, "People have given their mandate, they have proven that they don't accept the decision that was taken on August 5. We want to tackle issues of unemployment, inflation and others. I am grateful to everybody for
As the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) ongoing meeting draws attention, experts widely believe that the central bank will not announce any changes to the repo rate during this session.
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