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In a major policy shift, the RBI under new Governor Sanjay Malhotra has cut interest rates for the first time in five years, reducing the rate to 6.25%. The move aligns with Budget 2025-26's focus on boosting economic growth and middle-class relief.

RBI cuts policy rate by 25 bps to 6.25 pc, first reduction in five years

In a major policy shift, the RBI under new Governor Sanjay Malhotra has cut interest rates for the first time in five years, reducing the rate to 6.25%. The move aligns with Budget 2025-26's focus on boosting economic growth and middle-class relief.

The RBI under new Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday cut interest rate for the first time in nearly five years as the central bank pivoted the policy stance to support a shuttering economy.
The 25 basis points rate cut to 6.25 per cent comes after last rate reduction in May 2020. The last revision of rates happened in February 2023 when the policy rate was hiked by 25 basis points to 6.5 per cent.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Making a statement on Monetary Policy, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says, "The Monetary Policy Committee unanimously decided to reduce the policy rate by 25 basis points from 6.5% to 6.25%..." (Source - RBI) <a href="https://t.co/wIOOfpAwS4">pic.twitter.com/wIOOfpAwS4</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1887723566847897755?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to slash policy rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent, Malhotra said.
The interest rate cut comes within a week of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget 2025-26 providing biggest ever tax break to the middle class to boost consumption after the economy has slowed to its lowest pace since the pandemic.
The rate increase cycle was paused in April 2023 after six consecutive rate hikes, aggregating to 250 basis points since May 2022. The last rate hike was done by RBI in February 2023.
Post Budget, the Finance Ministry made a case for rate cut by saying that fiscal and monetary policy should work in tandem.
It was an indication that the RBI should cut rate as the Union Budget has announced several measures including income tax relief.
Earlier this week, Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey had said the government has taken measures to lower fiscal deficit and delivered a non-inflationary Budget, and hoped that the RBI&rsquo;s monetary policy will work in tandem with fiscal policy to support growth.
The Budget 2025-26 announced slew of measures including significant income tax cuts for the middle class, benefiting 1 crore tax payers.
Besides, the government has bettered its fiscal deficit projections for the current fiscal as well as the next.
The fiscal deficit for FY25 has been pegged at 4.8 per cent of GDP, lower than budgeted 4.9 per cent, while for FY26 the deficit is projected at 4.4 per cent, lower than what was given in the consolidation roadmap.

The minutes of RBI's monetary policy committee meet shows that the members were divided over inflation concerns. While majority belived that it is too early to lower the guard against inflation, 2 members felt that this rate hike was not warranted.



MPC Minutes: Too soon to lower guard against inflation, say majority of members

The minutes of RBI's monetary policy committee meet shows that the members were divided over inflation concerns. While majority belived that it is too early to lower the guard against inflation, 2 members felt that this rate hike was not warranted.
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The minutes of the February monetary policy committee meet clearly show that inflation was the overarching worry for a majority of the MPC members. However, there was some difference of opinion as to the extent of concerns of inflation. While 4 members voted for the 25 basis points rate hike that was announced, 2 members voted for a pause in the rate hikes.&nbsp; Dr Ashima Goyal was of the opinion that it time should be given for a possible softening of both inflation and growth as well as to allow the effects of past monetary tightening to play out. Echoing a similar view, Prof Jayant Verma said that the 25 basis points rate hike was not warranted given diminished inflationary expectations, and heightened growth concerns.&nbsp;
However, RBI Governor Das said that the committment to bring down inflation must be unwavering, while being mindful of growth. On future action, the governor pointed out that it would be inadvisable to provide a specific guidance when the uncertainty is so high.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Similarly, Dr. Shashanka Bhide highlighted the importance of reducing demand pressure given the persistance of core inflation. Dr. Rajiv Ranjan said that "it will be premature to pause when there are no definitive signs of slowdown in inflation, particularly core inflation".&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Dr. Michael Debabrata Patra voiced a similar sentiment and also highlighted that the fight against inflation is complicated by the global outlook.&nbsp;

RBI's starts 3-day MPC meet; likely to moderate interest hike?

The Reserve Bank since May has increased the repo or benchmark lending rates by 190 basis points, to calm down inflation which has remained above its comfort level of 6 per cent since January

As the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) begins its three-day monetary policy meeting, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das is expected to announce the final rate hike of 2022 to curb inflation.&nbsp;
According to experts, after three back-to-back 50 basis points hike in interest rates, the Reserve Bank may opt for a lower rate increase of 25-35 bps in lending rates at its coming monetary policy review amid retail inflation showing signs of moderation and the need to push growth.&nbsp;
In addition to the domestic factors, the RBI may also take some cues from the US Federal Reserve which hinted at a lower rate hike of 50 basis later in the month. In order to combat inflation, the Federal Reserve had earlier hiked the key interest rates four times by 75 basis points (bps) each.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will come out with its next bi-monthly policy review on December 7 at the end of the three-day meeting of the MPC.

RBI Repo rate hike: The latest hike from the RBI may be bigger but definetly not the last. With Governor Das keeping the door open for further hikes in the September meeting with a cautious outlook.

RBI Monetary Policy Highlights , RBI Repo rate hike: Top 10 points that you should know

RBI Repo rate hike: Top 10 points that you should know

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RBI Repo rate hike : Real GDP growth projection for FY23 retained at 7.2%, says RBI governor

RBI Repo rate hike: The latest hike from the RBI may be bigger but definetly not the last. With Governor Das keeping the door open for further hikes in the September meeting with a cautious outlook.
<h3>Here are the top highlights from the MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) decision:</h3>
1. Third repo rate hike by the RBI, rate now at 5.4%
2. Repo rate is now back to pre-pandemic levels, highest since August 2019
3. <a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/rbi-monetary-policy-repo-rate-hiked-by-50-bps-1659674214245">RBI Policy</a> stance is retained at Withdrawal of Accommodation
4. Expect credit to get more 'expensive', retail lending rates to rise again
5. Banks also expected to hike fixed deposit rates in the near term&nbsp;
6. The governor referred to inflation 25 times in the press statement
7. Inflation outlook: Consumer price inflation has eased from its surge in April but remains uncomfortably high
8. High inflation could destabilise inflation expectations and harm growth in the medium as per the RBI
9. Real GDP growth projection for FY23 retained at 7.2%
10. The next meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting is scheduled to be held the next month itself from September 28-30, 2022

RBI Monetary Policy : On expected lines the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised repo rate for a third time since May as Governor Shaktikanta Das and the MPC team continue attempts to slay sticky inflation. 

RBI Monetary Policy: Repo rate hiked by 50 bps, outlook remains cautious

Third time also not a charm! RBI hikes repo rates but leaves the door open for more. 

RBI Monetary Policy: Repo rate hiked by 50 bps 

Governor Shaktikanta Das-led Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) hiked the policy repo rate for the third time in a row on Friday

RBI Monetary Policy : On expected lines the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised repo rate for a third time since May as Governor Shaktikanta Das and the MPC team continue attempts to slay sticky inflation.&nbsp; RBI hiked rates by 50 bps, making rates the highest since August 2019 bring them back to pre-covid levels of 5.4%. Alluding to the sharp appreciation of US Dollar and tightening global flows Governor Das continued to keep his outlook very cautious.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/rbi-monetary-policy-preview-what-to-expect-from-rates-1659612114383">RBI monetary policy preview : What to expect from rates</a>
In fact the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/revealed-the-rbi-governor-s-salary-the-comparison-with-a-bank-ceo-is-shocking-1658988164613">RBI </a>retained their growth outlook and also maintained its policy stance is retained at 'Withdrawal of Accommodation'.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has pushed back it's rate setting meeting as the state government announced a public holiday on Feb 7 as the country mourns Lata Mangeshkar's passing. The central bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) will now meet Feb. 8-10, the authority said in a statement late Sunday. Its decision will be announced Thursday, Feb 10. The financial capital will also see a slowdown in the money market activities as banks will remain closed as well. The stock markets however remain open for trade though the the bond and currency markets will be shut Monday. Settlement of all outstanding transactions will accordingly get postponed to the next working day i.e., February 8, 2022.

RBI postpones rate meeting as country mourns Lata Mangeshkar 

The central bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) will now meet Feb. 8-10, the authority said in a statement late Sunday. Its decision will be announced Thursday, Feb 10. 


RBI postpones rate meeting

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<li>RBI postpones rate setting meeting to Feb 10</li>
<li>MPC&nbsp;to now meet on February 8-10&nbsp;</li>
<li>Banks in Mumbai to remain closed on Monday</li>
<li>Forex&nbsp;markets, bond markets also shut for trade&nbsp;</li>
<li>Trading in the stock market to continue as per schedule&nbsp;</li>
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The meeting of the interest rate setting body, which was scheduled to start on Monday, will now begin on February 8

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has pushed back it's rate setting meeting as the state government announced a public holiday on Feb 7 as the country mourns Lata&nbsp;Mangeshkar's passing.&nbsp; The central bank&rsquo;s monetary policy committee (MPC) will now meet Feb. 8-10, the authority said in a statement late Sunday. Its decision will be announced Thursday, Feb 10.&nbsp; The financial capital will also see a slowdown in the money market activities as banks&nbsp;will remain closed as well. The stock markets however remain open for trade though the the bond and currency markets will be shut Monday. Settlement of all outstanding transactions will accordingly get postponed to the next working day i.e., February 8, 2022.

The central bank kept it's promise of support and held rates unchanged but altered their growth outlook to reflect a weakening recovery.&nbsp;Reserve Bank of India has downgraded the GDP&nbsp;outlook for India for the current fiscal year from 10.5% to 9.5%. This downward revision follows a weaker than expected Q4 and subsequent lockdowns&nbsp;in most states in April-May period. The RBI&nbsp;Governor while announcing the policy however did underscore that the impact on economy in the second wave is muted as compared to the first wave as businesses have continued to adapt and keep economic funcions&nbsp;running.&nbsp;RBI&nbsp;though raised their core inflation outlook for the coming month did sound optimistic that a normal monsoon will keep food prices in check. The RBI&nbsp;governor however did sound off concerns on rising commodity prices globally whose impact is not being felt to the full extent due to weak domestic demand.&nbsp;

RBI downgrades GDP outlook, raises flag of concern on inflation

The central bank kept it's promise of support and held rates unchanged but altered their growth outlook to reflect a weakening recovery.&nbsp; Reserve Bank of India has downgraded the GDP&nbsp;outlook for India for the current fiscal year from 10.5% to 9.5%. This downward revision follows a weaker than expected Q4 and subsequent lockdowns&nbsp;in most states in April-May period. The RBI&nbsp;Governor while announcing the policy however did underscore that the impact on economy in the second wave is muted as compared to the first wave as businesses have continued to adapt and keep economic functions&nbsp;running.&nbsp; RBI&nbsp;though raised their core inflation outlook for the coming month did sound optimistic that a normal monsoon will keep food prices in check. The RBI&nbsp;governor however did sound off concerns on rising commodity prices globally whose impact is not being felt to the full extent due to weak domestic demand.&nbsp;

RBI postpones policy committee meeting due to lack of quorum

The Reserve Bank of India has announced to postpone the&nbsp;Monetary Policy Committee&nbsp;meeting.
A major reason for the decision is possibly the three vacant posts of external members that the government has not filled so far. The four-year terms of three external members of the MPC, appointed in 2016, ended last month.
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The Reserve Bank of India has announced to postpone the&nbsp;Monetary Policy Committee&nbsp;meeting.
A major reason for the decision is possibly the three vacant posts of external members that the government has not filled so far. The four-year terms of three external members of the MPC, appointed in 2016, ended last month.
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