Bank linked their lending rates with repo rates on various term loans and this change in the repo rate will have an impact on the equated monthly instalment (EMIs) of citizens.
FICCI said this pragmatic approach of RBI will nurture growth and PHD Chamber said calibrated approach to maintain economic growth would be vital to attract investments as inflation is cooling down significantly.
According to the statement of the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, said consequently, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate stands adjusted to 6 per cent, and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the bank rate to 6.50 per cent.
The inflation trajectory has largely evolved in line with the outlook given by us in June 2022, Shaktikanta Das said, adding that going forward, food inflation is likely to moderate with the usual winter softening and the likelihood of a bountiful rabi harvest.
The Monetary policy committee (MPC), which determines interest rates, opted to raise the policy repo rate by 35 basis points to 6.25 per cent with immediate effect.
Deposit withdrawal will be restricted to Rs 10,000 per depositor during the entire six months that the Bank will be under directions, with effect from the close of business on December 6.
The penalty was slapped on the non-adherence, violation of directions issued under exposure norms and statutory or other restrictions - urban cooperative banks, the central bank said.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeks direction to implement a Uniform Banking Code for foreign exchange transactions to control black money generation and Benami transactions.
The Reserve Bank of India's three-day monetary policy committee meeting commences today. Financial markets will be keenly watching the committee's stance as consumer inflation is still above the 6 per cent target band.
The Reserve Bank of India's three-day monetary policy committee meeting is set to commence today. Financial markets will be keenly watching the committee's rate hike stance if any, as inflation is still above the 6 per cent target band.
India's foreign exchange reserves during the week that ended on November 25 rose by USD 2.89 billion to USD 550.14 billion, the Reserve Bank of India data showed on Friday evening. This is the third consecutive week of rising reserves.