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RBI repo rate hike expected as October policy turns hawkish
RBI repo rate hike expectations are growing ahead of the RBI MPC October policy as India inflation outlook, rupee depreciation and liquidity management concerns raise the possibility of a hawkish shift in monetary policy. The Reserve Bank of India is set to announce its fourth bi-monthly monetary policy for FY27 on October 7, with financial markets closely watching whether the central bank will raise the repo rate for the first time since February 2023.
RBI repo rate hike expected as October policy turns hawkish
RBI repo rate hike expectations are growing ahead of the RBI MPC October policy as India inflation outlook, rupee depreciation and liquidity management concerns raise the possibility of a hawkish shift in monetary policy. The Reserve Bank of India is set to announce its fourth bi-monthly monetary policy for FY27 on October 7, with financial markets closely watching whether the central bank will raise the repo rate for the first time since February 2023.
RBI Cuts Repo Rate To 5.25%: Will Your Home Loan EMIs Finally Get Cheaper?
The Reserve Bank of India has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 5.5% to 5.25%. This marks a total reduction of 125 basis points in 2025, sparking fresh hope among homebuyers for affordable loan EMIs as banks prepare to revise lending rates. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which met on December 3, 4 and 5, voted unanimously after assessing inflation control, liquidity status and growth expectations. Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirmed the move, addin
RBI Cuts Repo Rate To 5.25%: Will Your Home Loan EMIs Finally Get Cheaper?
The Reserve Bank of India has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 5.5% to 5.25%. This marks a total reduction of 125 basis points in 2025, sparking fresh hope among homebuyers for affordable loan EMIs as banks prepare to revise lending rates. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which met on December 3, 4 and 5, voted unanimously after assessing inflation control, liquidity status and growth expectations. Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirmed the move, addin
Breast Cancer Cases to Surge by 2050: WHO Report Warns of Rising Diagnoses and Mortality Rates
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarms over the rising burden of breast cancer worldwide. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), breast cancer diagnoses and deaths are set to increase dramatically by 2050, underscoring the need for improved awareness, early detection, and prevention strategies. Projected Rise in Breast Cancer Cases and Mortality Rates The study published in Nature
Breast Cancer Cases to Surge by 2050: WHO Report Warns of Rising Diagnoses and Mortality Rates
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarms over the rising burden of breast cancer worldwide. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), breast cancer diagnoses and deaths are set to increase dramatically by 2050, underscoring the need for improved awareness, early detection, and prevention strategies. Projected Rise in Breast Cancer Cases and Mortality Rates The study published in Nature
RBI to Hold Repo Rate, May Cut CRR Amid Slower Growth and High Inflation
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to maintain the status quo on the benchmark repo rate at 6.5% in its upcoming meeting from December 4 to 6. Despite India's GDP growth slowing to 5.4% in the July-September quarter, economists suggest that inflation concerns will likely take precedence, making a rate cut unlikely in December. Retail inflation rose to 6.2% in October, exceeding the RBI’s target range of 2-6%. Though a repo rate cu
RBI to Hold Repo Rate, May Cut CRR Amid Slower Growth and High Inflation
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to maintain the status quo on the benchmark repo rate at 6.5% in its upcoming meeting from December 4 to 6. Despite India's GDP growth slowing to 5.4% in the July-September quarter, economists suggest that inflation concerns will likely take precedence, making a rate cut unlikely in December. Retail inflation rose to 6.2% in October, exceeding the RBI’s target range of 2-6%. Though a repo rate cu









