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Crisil projects 6.5 pc GDP growth for India in fiscal 2026 amid US tariffs
New Delhi, April 14: While US tariff hikes remain a key risk to growth forecast, global credit rating agency Crisil on Monday projected 6.5 per cent GDP growth for India in fiscal 2026, with risks tilted to the downside.
Indian stock market set for data-driven outcomes this week
Mumbai, April 14: The current week is poised to be a crucial one for global markets, including the Indian benchmark indices, as inflation, industrial activity and employment data line up across the world’s largest economies, a report said on Monday.
RBI to buy govt bonds worth Rs 40,000 crore on April 17
Mumbai, April 11: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced that it will conduct an Open Market Operation (OMO) purchase of government bonds worth Rs 40,000 crore on April 17.
Bank of Baroda passes on RBI rate cut to retail and MSME customers
Mumbai, April 10: The government-owned Bank of Baroda on Thursday announced the immediate transmission of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) policy rate cut to its customers.
RBI's policy stance turning accommodative shows signs of easing: SBI Report
Mumbai, April 10: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a more accommodative stance in its monetary policy, as inflation expectations have shown signs of easing.
Bank of India, UCO Bank cut lending rates after RBI repo rate slash
New Delhi, April 9: Hours after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 25 basis points cut in the repo rate, two major public sector banks -- Bank of India and UCO Bank on Wednesday reduced their lending rates, bringing relief to both existing and new borrowers.
'RBI's rate cut move commendable, will boost consumption'
Mumbai, April 9: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent was timely and appreciated, an expert said on Wednesday.
Banks likely to reduce interest rates after RBI's repo rate cut: SBI report
New Delhi, April 9: With the RBI’s 50 basis points cumulative reduction in policy rates since February this year, transmission of the rate cut by banks is expected in the coming quarters, according to an SBI report.
Indian stock markets close lower amid US tariff developments, Nifty holds 22,400
Mumbai, April 9: After staging a smart comeback yesterday, Indian stock markets ended on a negative note on Wednesday, showing no major enthusiasm for the policy interest cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).According to the market experts, the sentiments of the market participants are subdued due to the developments in the US reciprocal tariffs which will be effective from today.
Global brokerages project more RBI rate cuts this fiscal
New Delhi, April 9: The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent and shift its stance to ‘accommodative’ from ‘neutral’ has strengthened expectations among global brokerages of further monetary easing in the coming months.
Indian stock market ends lower as US reciprocal tariffs come into effect
Mumbai, April 9: The Indian stock market ended lower on Wednesday due to weak global cues and concerns over US trade tariffs, even though the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by 25 basis points.
RBI to ensure swift transmission of rate cut; US tariff will have less impact on India: Governor
Mumbai, April 9: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will ensure swift transmission of repo rate cut benefits, says governor Sanjay Malhotra in a post-policy press conference.
Market experts hail 25 bps rate cut by RBI, expect repo rate at 5.5% by year-end with enough liquidity
New Delhi, April 9: RBI's Monetary Policy Committee's decision to cut repo rate by 25 bps from 6.25 per cent to 6 per cent is welcomed by market experts.
RBI should have gone for a deeper rate cut, say economists and industry leaders
New Delhi, April 9: The Reserve Bank of India's decision to cut repo rate by 25 basis points in its monetary policy review has drawn mixed reactions from industry experts, with many voicing expectations for a sharper reduction to better support economic growth.
Inflation projected at 4% in FY25- 26, risk evenly balanced amid good monsoon and trade uncertainty: RBI
Mumbai, April 9: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its monetary policy announcement on Wednesday, said that inflation is expected to remain under control in the financial year 2025-26.
Amdist Tariff challenges, RBI revises growth expectation from 6.7 % to 6.5% in FY25-26
Mumbai, April 9: India's real GDP is revised downwards to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current financial year 2025-26 from earlier expectation of 6.7 per cent, highlighted Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra during the policy announcement on Wednesday.
RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 6% amid evolving global outlook
Mumbai, April 9: The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Wednesday announced a 25-basis-point (bps) cut in the repo rate, reducing it from 6.25 per cent to 6 per cent, to support economic growth amid growing global uncertainties.
Balanced move in tough times, says Moody's on RBI's 25-basis point rate cut
Mumbai, April 9: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has done the right thing by sticking to market expectations at a time when uncertainty is high, Katrina Ell, Economic Research Director at Moody's Analytics said on Wednesday.
RBI cuts inflation forecast to 4 per cent for 2025-26
Mumbai, April 9: The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee has reduced its inflation forecast for 2025-26 to 4 per cent from 4.2 per cent earlier as the “outlook for food inflation has turned decisively positive,” RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday.
RBI MPC decisions to boost domestic growth amid global economic turmoil: CII
New Delhi, April 9: The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) accommodative monetary policy, combined with the government's growth-centric fiscal policy, will help boost domestic growth amid global economic turmoil, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said on Wednesday.
RBI cuts repo rate by 25 basis points, switches to accommodative stance to spur growth
Mumbai, April 9: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday announced a 25 basis cut in the policy rate from 6.25 per cent to 6 per cent and change in monetary policy stance from neutral to accommodative to accelerate economic growth.
RBI's Monetary Policy decision today; Governor to announce policy rates at 10 AM
Mumbai, April 9: The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to announce its decision on the policy rates on Wednesday.
Sensex, Nifty see strong relief rally ahead of key RBI MPC decision
Mumbai, April 8: The Indian stock markets staged a robust relief rally on Tuesday, snapping a three-day losing streak ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy decision on April 9.
Regulatory easing to support India's credit growth expansion at 10.8% in FY26: ICRA
New Delhi, April 8: Rating agency ICRA expects India's credit growth to expand at 10.8 per cent in the current financial year 2025-26.
RBI's monetary policy easing likely to support 10.8 pc growth in credit in FY 2026: Report
Mumbai, April 8: Measures taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to ease the monetary policy in recent months are expected to support a year-on-year credit expansion of around 10.8 per cent at Rs 19 lakh crore to Rs 20.5 lakh crore in 2025-2026, according to an ICRA report released on Tuesday.
Conducive conditions for a 25 basis point cut in April, 5.50 per cent repo rate by year-end: Goldman Sachs
New Delhi, April 8: The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) repo rate is expected to drop by 25 basis points (bps) to 6.00 per cent after the ongoing Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, according to Goldman Sachs.
Tariff shock indicates 25bps rate cut, RBI stance may turn 'accommodative': Report
New Delhi, April 8: The swift shift in global sentiment, high market volatility and fear of recession amid the US tariff shock indicate a 25bps cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on April 9, with possible change in stance to “accommodative" to give directional easing bias, a report showed on Tuesday.
India's inflation may stay below 4% in first half of FY26: SBI Report
New Delhi, April 7: The inflation in India may remain below 4 per cent in the first half of the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), said a report by State Bank of India (SBI).
RBI MPC begins, likely to go for 25 bps rate cut on April 9, says SBI report
Mumbai, April 7: As the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) began its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting (from April 7-April 9) here, SBI Research on Monday said it expects a 25-basis point rate cut in the policy and cumulative rate cut over the cycle could be at least 100 basis points, with two successive rate cuts over February and April.
RBI set to hold first monetary policy review of 2025-26; all eyes on central bank's move
New Delhi, April 6: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will hold its first monetary policy review meeting of 2025-26 starting Monday. The outcome of the three-day meeting will be announced on Wednesday morning (10 am).
India stocks outlook: After Trump tariffs, focus shifts to RBI monetary policy, Q4 earnings
New Delhi, April 6: After a volatile week following the Trump administration's announcement of reciprocal tariffs, Indian stock indices are set to take cues from the upcoming monetary policy review meeting (April 7-9), followed by the scheduled release of domestic inflation data.
Poonam Gupta appointed RBI Deputy Governor
New Delhi, April 2: The government has appointed Poonam Gupta as a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a period of three years to replace Michael D. Patra, who retired from the key post in January this year.
ASSOCHAM urges RBI to hold rates steady in key MPC meet next week
New Delhi, April 2: As the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) prepares for its upcoming monetary policy meeting from April 7 to 9, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) on Wednesday called for a cautious approach, recommending that the RBI adopt a "wait and watch" stance rather than opting for an immediate rate cut.
RBI's rate-cut cycle may extend if growth weakens: ANZ Group
New Delhi, April 1: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could extend its rate-cut cycle beyond August 2025 if economic growth weakens, according to a report by ANZ Group.
RBI to shift focus on growth over inflation in April policy meeting, cut repo rate by 25 bps: Care Edge
New Delhi, March 30: Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee is expected to shift its focus from concerns around inflation to supporting growth in its next review meeting in early April, Care Edge Ratings has asserted.
RBI announces Monetary Policy Committee meeting schedule for FY 2025-26
New Delhi, March 27: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the schedule for the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings for the financial year 2025-26.
RBI to continue with rate cuts as growth faces potential headwinds, inflation dipping: Report
New Delhi, March 26: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to continue reducing the repo rate as economic growth faces potential headwinds and inflation is likely to fall in the central bank's target range, according to a report by HDFC Mutual Fund.
US Fed will resume easing monetary policy rate by June: Jefferies 'Greed & Fear' report
New Delhi, March 23: The US Federal Reserve is likely to ease monetary policy rates by June, Jefferies said in its latest 'Greed and Fear' report, with a rider that though the rate cut could be earlier if the data and market action are bad enough.
India's CPI inflation to average 4 pc in FY26, 75bps rate easing cycle likely: Morgan Stanley
New Delhi, March 18: A Morgan Stanley report on Tuesday projected that it expects consumer price index (CPI) inflation in India to average 4 per cent in F26, which implies cumulative easing of 75bps by the RBI (compared to 50bps projected previously) in the coming months.
WPI inflation at 2.38 pc in Feb
New Delhi, March 17: The annual rate of inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is 2.38 per cent for the month of February, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday.