The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is unlikely to cut interest rates in its October policy meeting, as inflation in August 2025 is expected to rise above 2 per cent, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may go for another cut in the policy rate of 25 basis points (bps) in the upcoming August policy meeting, bringing it down to 5.25 per cent, according to a report by ICICI Bank.
With a 100 basis point repo rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) since February, Credit offtake and deposit growth have cooled, noted a report by CareEdge.
This year, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) slashed policy rates by 100 basis points and cut CRR by 100 basis points, thereby injecting significant liquidity into the financial system.
Indian stock markets started the week on a strong note, opening higher on Monday as investor confidence got a boost from the recent jumbo rate cut announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) began the first week of June on a weak note in the Indian stock market, with net investments staying in the negative territory.
The Automobile industry has supported the Reserve Bank of India's rate-cut decision, and they believe that this decision will add positive sentiment among consumers in the market.
The decision of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to reduce the policy repo rate will significantly help mid-segment housing across top-tier cities, translating into lower EMIs (Equated Monthly Installment) and better affordability, said real estate executives, terming it a "strategic move".
India's foreign exchange reserves (Forex) are sufficient to meet 11 months of the country's imports and about 96 per cent of external debt, said Governor Sanjay Malhotra while announcing the outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decisions on Friday.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to have an aggressive rate cut trajectory for the current fiscal year (FY26), driven by the significant moderation in inflation, said SBI Research on Monday.
As global markets continue to see a sharp decline, several economists are urging the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to take stronger steps in its upcoming monetary policy meeting.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to announce its monetary policy decision in the second week of April. Economists believe that a rate cut is necessary to support economic growth, with some advocating for a 50-basis-point (bps) reduction, while others expect a more cautious approach.