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RBI to 'wait and watch' before further rate cuts: Governor Malhotra
Economic Times
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9h ago
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Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicates a cautious approach towards further rate cuts, stating the central bank will "wait and watch" the evolving economic situation. With inflation on a downward trend, the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee has already reduced the benchmark repo rate by 100 basis points since February, maintaining a neutral stance. Malhotra emphasizes the equal importance of growth and price stability in determining future policy rate decisions.
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The US Federal Reserve recently decided to maintain interest rates between 4.25% and 4.5%, adopting a cautious approach amid ongoing trade tensions and uncertainties. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized a "wait-and-watch" strategy, relying on hard data to guide future decisions, especially concerning tariffs' impact on inflation and unemployment. Despite market expectations of potential rate cuts, the Fed remains confident in the economy's resilience and prefers to observe further economic developments before making any adjustments.
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How should debt fund investors invest post the RBI policy?
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1y ago
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has left its key lending rate unchanged at 6.5% as it focuses on inflation and economic growth. The RBI governor, Shaktikanta Das, increased the country's GDP growth forecast from 7% to 7.2%, while keeping the Consumer Price Index forecast at 4.5%. Two external members of the Monetary Policy Committee voted in favour of a rate cut. Experts believe the RBI will wait for inflation to come closer to its target of 4% before easing monetary policy. The market is expecting a shallow rate cut starting at the end of 2019.
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RBI rate cut expected as inflation eases and credit growth slows in India - BusinessToday
Business Today
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1m ago
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to announce a third consecutive rate cut of 25 basis points in its upcoming meeting to support growth and maintain financial stability amid controlled inflation. Led by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, the meeting aims to shift the monetary stance from neutral to accommodative. Some forecasts suggest a larger rate cut of 50 basis points to counter economic uncertainty. Banks are already reducing interest rates on savings and fixed deposits.
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RBI delivers larger-than-expected 50 bps cut in repo rate
VCCircle
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1m ago
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key repo rate by 50 basis points, totaling a 100 basis point reduction for 2025, due to lower inflation. This marks the third consecutive reduction, bringing the rate to 5.50%. Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted the alignment of inflation with the RBI's 4% target, allowing focus on economic growth. Retail inflation hit a near 6-year low, while GDP growth reached 7.4% in the January-March quarter.
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LIVE: RBI MPC | Repo Rate to remain steady for ninth consecutive time? | Guv Shaktikanta Das' speech
Money Control
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11m ago
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RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has announced that the repo rate will remain unchanged for the ninth consecutive time. The focus of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is to maintain a balance between economic growth and inflation control. To learn more about the details, watch the address by Das.
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How Shaktikanta Das Moulded India’s Fintech As RBI Governor
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7m ago
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Shaktikanta Das, the outgoing RBI governor, has made significant contributions to India's digital economy and fintech ecosystem through his decisions and statements. He imposed regulatory measures on fintech giants and expressed strong opposition to cryptocurrencies. These actions played a crucial role in shaping India's startup ecosystem, the third-largest in the world. Sanjay Malhotra, the current revenue secretary, will succeed Das as the 26th governor of the RBI.
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RBI to remain 'agile & proactive' in policy action amid evolving global situation: RBI Governor
YourStory
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2m ago
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Amid global uncertainties, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stresses the need for the central bank to remain "agile and proactive" in its policy actions. While acknowledging India's economic resilience, he warns of potential risks from an unpredictable global environment. The RBI plans to continue monitoring economic conditions and adapt promptly. Although inflation projections have improved, uncertainties and weather disturbances pose risks. Malhotra also highlights stable Indian financial markets and future plans to expand access to FX Retail.
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Cryptocurrencies hamper financial stability: RBI Governor
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1m ago
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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra expressed concerns about cryptocurrencies affecting financial stability, following the Supreme Court's call for a clear regulatory policy. He highlighted ongoing government committee efforts and the creation of a discussion paper for stakeholder input on regulation. Despite cryptocurrencies not being illegal in India, they remain unregulated, with existing taxation and anti-money laundering measures. The Supreme Court previously lifted an RBI ban on banking services for virtual currencies.
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Muthoot Finance shares slip 14% in two sessions, here's why
Business Today
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3m ago
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Muthoot Finance shares dropped 14% over two sessions, hitting an intra-day low of Rs 1964.35, from a previous close of Rs 2140.30 on the BSE. This decline is due to anticipated RBI guidelines for gold loans. The new regulations are expected to affect other gold financing entities like Manappuram Finance and IIFL Finance. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced forthcoming comprehensive draft guidelines to harmonize regulations for loans secured by gold jewellery.
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P2P companies go easy on partnership business as RBI sounds alert
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Peer-to-peer lending startups in India are slowing down on partnerships with consumer-facing platforms due to regulatory scrutiny from the Reserve Bank of India. Several lending platforms are adopting a "wait-and-watch" policy before forming deep integrations, as they seek regulatory clarity. The RBI has been conducting meetings with industry participants to understand their business models and adherence to existing guidelines. The industry is now expecting regulatory clarification and updates in the coming months. The RBI recently criticized certain business practices of NBFC-P2Ps and emphasized the need for compliance with regulatory guidelines.
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