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
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has cautioned Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) that give incentives and fixed targets for granting loans to their employees.
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.
Indian stock markets opened with gains on Wednesday, as investor confidence received a boost following favorable assembly election results for the ruling party.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to conclude the three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today, with Governor Shaktikanta Das expected to announce the central bank's decision on policy rates.
Snapping six-day losses, Indian stock indices closed in green Tuesday, primarily due to buying at lower levels and with BJP heading for a third straight term in Haryana.
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