Repo rate

Key RBI MPC Meet Begins Today, All Eyes On Rate Cut Decision

The three-day MPC meeting comes at a time when inflation is at an all-time low and GDP growth on a high trajectory path. 

Dec 03, 2025, 13:32 PM IST

RBI Governor Says Rupee Depreciation Normal, Banking System Strong

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra told market guru Anil Singhvi in an exclusive interview to Zee Business that the central bank’s focus is to keep growth stable while strengthening banks, NBFCs and overall financial stability. He said India’s journey to a USD 5-trillion economy will rely on a resilient financial system and better customer experience across banking services.

Nov 24, 2025, 21:24 PM IST

RBI Likely To Cut Repo Rate By 0.25% To 5.25% In December: Report

The report said the broader policy stance is likely to stay prudent, with the central bank poised to become data-dependent once this step is taken.

Nov 19, 2025, 14:55 PM IST

RBI Likely To Cut Repo Rate By 0.25% To 5.25% In December: Report

The report said the broader policy stance is likely to stay prudent, with the central bank poised to become data-dependent once this step is taken.

Nov 19, 2025, 14:55 PM IST

Long vs Short: Which Bond Strategy Can Supercharge Your Fixed Income Returns?

If RBI doesn’t cut rates further, long-duration bondholders may suffer losses on the market value of their bonds.

 

Aug 16, 2025, 14:40 PM IST

Home Loan EMIs Too High? 5 Easy Ways To Lower Your Home Loan Payments Even When RBI Keeps Rates The Same

Although the current repo rate pause means no immediate EMI relief, borrowers can still take several effective steps to reduce their monthly home loan payments.

Aug 07, 2025, 15:59 PM IST

Despite USA Tariff Pressure, RBI Is Expected To Cut Key Rates As India Pushes For Growth

Historical data shows that a similar 25 bps cut in August 2017 resulted in an incremental credit growth of Rs 1,956 billion by Diwali, with nearly 30 percent of this in personal loans.

 

Aug 02, 2025, 12:50 PM IST

RBI Monetary Policy: Will Central Bank Cut Key Interest Rates Today Amidst US Tariff Shock? Check

While the extent of trade war pain is unclear, monetary policy may have to do the heavy lifting in India, reports have said.

Apr 09, 2025, 06:32 AM IST

Indian Markets To Stabilise Towards Q4 2025 End, FPI Flows To Turn Positive: Report

Food inflation has peaked (declined from 10.9 per cent in October 2024 to 6 per cent currently) and a 25 bps cut in repo rate by the RBI and open market operations (OMO) will ease liquidity in the next 3-6 months. 

Feb 25, 2025, 20:00 PM IST

RBI To Inject Rs 2.5 Lakh Crore To Enhance Liquidity In Banking System

According to a Morgan Stanley report, the RBI is expected to proactively manage liquidity and take up some additional measures (OMO purchases/FX swaps) as liquidity deficit rises towards end-March.

Feb 12, 2025, 12:53 PM IST

More RBI Rate Cuts On Cards, Stance Likely To Change From Neutral To Accommodative

On liquidity, the central bank has urged banks to lend in the un-collateralised call market, instead of parking that money with the RBI.

Feb 10, 2025, 11:02 AM IST

RBI Desires To Go Extremely Calibrated On Future Repo Rate Actions: Experts

In a big relief for banks, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced that the implementation of the proposed Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), as well as project financing norms, will be deferred by a year and will not be implemented before March 31, 2026. 

Feb 08, 2025, 16:57 PM IST

RBI’s Actions Beyond A 25bps Rate Cut Will Be More Watched: Report

The RBI may also want to address the stress in the non-sovereign money market, according to a report by Emkay Global Financial Services.

Feb 06, 2025, 14:07 PM IST

RBI May Cut Interest Rate By 25 Bps On Friday, Say Experts

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate (short-term lending rate) unchanged at 6.5 per cent since February 2023. The last time the RBI had reduced the rate was during the Covid times (May 2020) and thereafter, it was gradually raised to 6.5 per cent. 

Feb 03, 2025, 16:56 PM IST

Budget Sentiments Over, Market’s Focus Now Shifts To RBI MPC Meet On Feb 7

In a marked departure from previous years, the Budget chose to stimulate consumption and savings rather than focus only on capex. However, it continued to stay focused on fiscal consolidation. 

Feb 03, 2025, 15:23 PM IST

RBI Introduces Podcast As Tool For Wider Dissemination Of Useful Information

RBI Podcast Service: The RBI Governor announced that the CRR has been cut by 50 basis points from 4.5 per cent to 4 per cent. 

Dec 08, 2024, 09:42 AM IST

Stable Repo Rates To Keep Residential Momentum Going Despite Global Headwinds: Experts

While home loan borrowers were hoping for a rate cut that would have reduced their EMIs, the RBI decided to maintain the status quo. Experts believe that a stable repo rate will keep the residential momentum going.

Feb 09, 2024, 18:56 PM IST

RBI to present monetary policy review

RBI Monetary Policy Review: RBI is going to present a review of monetary policy today. The Governor will give the report at 10 am.

Feb 08, 2024, 07:40 AM IST

Induslnd Bank Reduces Interest On Fixed Deposit By 0.25%, Check The New Rates

The Induslnd bank is now offering an interest between 3.5% to 7.50% on FDs depending on maturities of 7 days to 10 years. The new rates are implemented from August 05, 2023.

Aug 10, 2023, 15:27 PM IST

Sensex Slumps After Hawkish Tone In RBI Policy

BSE Sensex is trading down 326 points after RBI policy announcement at 65,669 points.

Aug 10, 2023, 11:30 AM IST