RBI repo rate

RBI rate-setting panel begins three-day meet

After two successive hikes, the repo rate currently stands at 6.50 percent.

Oct 03, 2018, 15:56 PM IST

RBI hikes repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.50%, maintains neutral stance

This is the first time since October 2013 that the central bank has hiked borrowing costs at two consecutive policy meetings.

Aug 01, 2018, 14:38 PM IST

RBI hikes Repo rate to 6.25%, Reverse Repo rate to 6%

On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation at its meeting today, the 6-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to hike the rates.

Jun 06, 2018, 14:44 PM IST

Interest rates unlikely to go up further: DEA Secy

Acharya was of the view that the central bank should wait for some more time before withdrawing monetary accommodation.

May 03, 2018, 17:17 PM IST

RBI to hike rates in June policy: Report

The six-member MPC, headed by RBI Governor Urjit Patel, had left the benchmark repo rate unchanged for the third time in a row after deliberations on April 4-5, citing inflationary concerns.

Apr 25, 2018, 16:51 PM IST

Scope for further rate cut by RBI: Finance Ministry

Asserting that the slowdown in the manufacturing sector is due to various reasons, the official said the response has to be from across the board, including interest rate, exchange rate for boosting the manufacturing sector.

Sep 23, 2017, 18:38 PM IST

RBI may cut repo rate by 0.25% in February: HSBC report

With uncertanity over implementation of GST, rising crude oil prices and the challenging 4 percent CPI in medium term, Reserve Bank may cut repo rate for the final time by a 25 basis points in the February policy, says a report.

 

Jan 13, 2017, 16:25 PM IST

RBI to announce monetary policy decision on Wednesday

The Reserve Bank will come out with monetary policy review, the first after demonetisation of old Rs 500/1000 notes, on Wednesday amid expectations of interest rate cut.

Dec 02, 2016, 22:31 PM IST

SBI says 'consistently' passed on RBI's rate cut to borrowers

Country's largest lender SBI on Monday said it has consistently passed on RBI's rate cuts to borrowers and would further reduce the lending rate in the near term, benefiting auto and home loan seekers.

Oct 10, 2016, 15:12 PM IST

'RBI to maintain status quo on rates; easing post-budget'

According to the global financial services major, the Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain an accommodative stance.

 

Jan 28, 2016, 16:45 PM IST

Maintaining accommodative stance but also vigilant, says Raghuram Rajan

Here are the highlights of Q&A with RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan.

Dec 01, 2015, 12:20 PM IST

RBI may keep rates unchanged in Aug 4 policy meet: Ind-Ra

"The Reserve Bank (RBI) is likely to wait and watch on rates in its third bi-monthly credit policy meet in August.

Jul 31, 2015, 14:40 PM IST

RBI to hold rates on Aug 4, some see cut by year-end: Poll

A majority of economists also said the tone of this month`s central bank policy statement would be unchanged from June`s.

Jul 30, 2015, 11:59 AM IST

Economy at early stages of recovery, GDP to rise to 8%: Nomura

According to Central Statistics Office (CSO) data released yesterday, the Indian economy grew at 7.3 percent in 2014-15, up from 6.9 percent a year ago, mainly due to improvement in the manufacturing sector.

May 31, 2015, 11:02 AM IST

RBI may cut repo rate by 25 bps on June 2: Assocham

The Reserve Bank is likely to slash the benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percent to stimulate demand, with retail inflation at 4.87 percent in April, much below the apex bank's target of 6 percent by January 2016, according to Assocham.

May 27, 2015, 18:25 PM IST

Sensex surges 600 points as RBI cuts repo rate

The BSE Sensex on Thursday gained almost 600 points to trade at 27,947 points and NSE Nifty also surged around 186 points to trade above 8,450 level after the RBI reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points.

Jan 15, 2015, 09:47 AM IST