Tag: Monetary Policy

RBI to Announce Policy Rates Today Amid Split Forecasts on Rate Cuts

While the last policy meet in February saw a 25 basis point (bps) cut, bringing the repo rate down to 6.25%, the outlook for today’s decision remains divided.

April 9, 2025

RBI’s monetary policy committee meeting begins today; policy to be announced on October 9

Despite these inflationary pressures, the RBI has opted for a status quo on the repo rate, primarily to support economic recovery post-pandemic.

October 7, 2024

Repo rate remains unchanged at 6.5 per cent for ninth consecutive time: RBI

The RBI governor warned that there should not be any room for complacency because core inflation has fallen considerably as continuing food price shocks have slowed the process of disinflation in Q1.

August 8, 2024

Stocks marginally up Wednesday, investors now await RBI monetary policy

Barring the latest pauses, the RBI raised the repo rate by 250 basis points cumulatively to 6.5 per cent since May 2022 in the fight against inflation.

February 7, 2024

US Fed leaves policy rate unchanged for fourth straight time

The US monetary policy committee in its statement said that the recent indicators suggested that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace.

February 1, 2024

RBI to announce monetary policy today, another pause in repo rate most likely

Raising interest rates is a monetary policy instrument that typically helps suppress demand in the economy, thereby helping the inflation rate decline.

December 8, 2023

Monetary Policy: RBI to continue with its cautious pause

The RBI is likely to continue supporting economic growth, while remaining cautious on inflation.

December 5, 2023