MPC POLICY NEWS
RBI Repo Rate 2026: Why RBI MPC lifted repo rates for the first time in nearly four years in October policy
RBI Repo Rate: The Reserve Bank of India increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% after recent inflation concerns. Economic growth has exceeded expectations, prompting the central bank to adjust its monetary policy. Inflation risks are rising due to higher crude prices and weaker agricultural output affecting projections. Global interest rate changes and narrowing differentials also pressure capital flows and emerging markets.
RBI GDP Growth 2026: Malhotra & Co raise FY27 GDP forecast to 7.1% from 6.7%
RBI GDP Growth 2026: The Reserve Bank of India has updated its growth forecast for fiscal year 2026-27 to 7.1%. This adjustment comes after stronger-than-expected economic performance, including 7.8% growth in the June quarter. The RBI has also raised the policy repo rate to 5.5% while changing its policy stance to calibrated tightening. While domestic consumption remains resilient, global challenges and inflation concerns persist.
RBI allows Sebi-regulated depositories to show bank deposit details in consolidated A/C statements; what it means for you
The RBI announced measures to enhance customer convenience, including allowing SEBI-registered depositories to include bank deposit details in consolidated account statements (CAS) and enabling interoperability among NBFC-Account Aggregators. Both measures will be operational by December 31, 2026. The central bank also announced a Technical Consultative Committee for Financial Markets to strengthen engagement with market participants and stakeholders.
RBI MPC Date and Time: Guv Sanjay Malhotra to share key update on repo rate, inflation & more; check when and where to watch live speech
RBI MPC Meeting October 2026: RBI officials are holding a three-day Monetary Policy Committee meeting amid inflationary pressures and rising crude oil prices. The repo rate has remained unchanged at 5.25 per cent for consecutive meetings after a series of cuts. Experts anticipate a 25-basis-point hike, potentially reaching 5.75 to 6 per cent in upcoming meetings. The Governor is set to deliver live MPC speech at 10 am.
Will fixed deposit interest rates go up in October as inflation rises?
Recent data reveals a rise in Consumer Price Index inflation, now at 4.8 percent, spurring predictions of possible interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of India. This inflation surge is pressuring banks to elevate fixed deposit interest rates amidst fierce competition from government securities and appealing returns from small savings schemes. Future adjustments in fixed deposit rates will largely hinge on ongoing inflation trends and RBI policies.
Why RBI MPC left repo rates unchanged for fourth consecutive time in August policy
RBI Repo Rate: The Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark repo rate steady at 5.25%. Policymakers cited rising food and fuel costs as the primary inflation drivers. Global geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices pose significant risks. Domestic economic growth remains resilient despite external headwinds. The central bank awaits greater clarity on inflation before any policy shift.
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RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Sanjay Malhotra & team keep repo rate at 5.25% as global risks linger with Iran war flare-up
RBI Monetary Policy Meeting 2026: The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the benchmark repo rate at 5.25 percent. Policymakers are carefully observing geopolitical uncertainties and rising inflationary pressures. Domestic economic growth remains resilient, which supports the central bank's decision. The committee also revised its growth and inflation projections for the current financial year. Analysts had largely anticipated this pause in policy action.
Stocks in news: BSE, PB Fintech, Nykaa, Airtel, and LIC
Markets experienced profit-taking after Monday's rally, with indices closing lower. Investors await the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy announcement on Wednesday. BSE reported a significant profit increase for the June quarter, driven by revenue growth. Bharti Airtel and Nykaa also announced strong quarterly earnings, showing substantial profit jumps. The government began an offer for sale in LIC for non-retail investors.
RBI MPC highlights: Top decisions announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra & Co
RBI Monetary Policy Meeting Highlights: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) decision, with repo rate remaining unchanged at 5.25%. At its previous policy review in April, the RBI had kept rates unchanged, choosing to closely monitor the evolving geopolitical situation and its potential impact on energy prices, inflation and economic activity.
RBI MPC Meeting 2026 Date and Time: When will Governor Sanjay Malhotra announce policy decision? Here's how to watch live streaming
RBI MPC Meeting June 2026: All eyes are on the Reserve Bank of India today as Governor Sanjay Malhotra announces the Monetary Policy Committee's decision. This crucial announcement will reveal the central bank's stance on interest rates and inflation. Investors are keenly awaiting signals on economic growth and stability amidst global uncertainties. The outcome will guide market sentiment for the coming months.
RBI MPC Meeting June 2026: Check date, time, expectations and where to watch Governor Sanjay Malhotra's speech live
RBI MPC Meeting June 2026: The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee begins a crucial three-day meeting, with a policy announcement expected on June 5. Markets are closely watching for signals on interest rates amid rising crude oil prices and rupee pressure, though inflation remains contained. Economists largely anticipate the repo rate to remain unchanged at 5.25%.
RBI Monetary Policy 2026 Live Streaming: When and where to watch the address of Governor Sanjay Malhotra today?
RBI MPC Meeting Live Telecast: The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India will announce its decision on interest rate and other key monetary policies on April 8. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra will give a statement on the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision. You can watch his address on the official YouTube channel and Twitter handle of the Reserve Bank of India.
Rate-sensitive auto, realty stocks surge up to 3%, banks decline after RBI MPC cuts repo rate
Stocks in rate-sensitive sectors reacted mixed to the RBI's 25 bps repo rate cut to 6.25%. Auto and real estate stocks surged, with gains of up to 3%, led by Apollo Tyres, Ashok Leyland, M&M, and Godrej Properties. However, banking and financial stocks fell by nearly 1.5%, with Bajaj Finance, SBI, Axis Bank, and ICICI Bank leading the declines.
RBI Monetary Policy meet: When and where to watch Guv Shaktikanta Das' live address
RBI policy date and time: The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will announce its bi-monthly policy decisions on December 6. Experts predict a potential focus on liquidity measures and a steady repo rate of 6.5%. The MPC will address slowing GDP growth and elevated inflation amidst diverse expert opinions on necessary policy adjustments.
MPC meeting: RBI leaves policy rates unchanged, maintains status quo on stance as inflation fight continues
The Reserve Bank of India's rate-setting panel has opted to keep the benchmark lending rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent, Governor Das announced on Thursday. News agency Reuters polled 64 economists, all of whom expected no change.
Which of the three — growth, inflation and financial stability — should MPC ignore and prioritise?
In the past, the choice was a 'straightforward' trade-off between growth and inflation. But events of the past few weeks have introduced a new element - financial stability. Not that financial stability concerns can ever be far from RBI's mind. Among its multiple roles is the very important one of regulation and supervision of banks.
Divergent Indian policymakers unable to agree on how to interpret inflation
The presence of two doves dissenting among four hawks is hinting that the RBI’s rate setting panel cannot seem to come to a consensus on how India’s inflation rate should be interpreted, experts said. The MPC has raised the short-term lending rate by 250 basis points since May last year
Rate hikes will take 5-6 quarters to have an impact on inflation, says MPC member Jayanth R Varma
"No doubt it (inflation) will come down. Because we have done monetary policy tightening," Varma, who is currently a professor of Indian Institute of Management (Ahmedabad), said.
Accommodative stance should continue
Growth is picking up in India, but still remains vulnerable. Omicron apart, easy availability of credit is vital for sustaining economic momentum. The RBI would also need to guide banks on accommodating small companies that have repayment difficulties.
Money policy making in a K-shaped world to ensure an orderly evolution
The weakness in growth amidst Covid-led lockdowns prompted MPC to acknowledge that the current situation warranted “policy support from all sides – fiscal, monetary and sectoral”.
Retail depositors face further FD rate cuts
Through this new additional window of Rs 1 lakh crore, RBI will be providing finance for 1 year and 3 years at repo rates. But this is bad news for retail depositors because banks may cut the FD rates further in the 1-3 years time frame.
'MPC makes RBI rigid to do an out of policy cut'
Due to improve in transportation facilities, there would not be an increase in food inflation that was seen in 2010, 2011 and 2012, says Jahangir Aziz, JPMorgan.
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