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RBI sees inflation risks — but growth comes first
August 05, 2026 6:22 pm
With global inflationary risks rising, in the coming months we could see a rate hike by the US Federal Reserve and further rate hikes by the ECB and the BoJ. This in turn could put some weakening pressure on the Indian currency
RBI holds lending rate at 5.25%, says India 'fastest growing big economy'
August 13, 2026 5:42 pm
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said global growth is projected to soften and while inflation is likely to be higher in 2026 as compared with that in 2025.
RBI holds repo rate, sees GDP growth slowing to 6.9% in FY27
April 09, 2026 1:40 am
The move underscores a cautious and calculated approach as economic risks resulting from the West Asia conflict have led to heightened uncertainty for both the inflation and growth outlook despite the US and Iran agreeing to a two-week ceasefire.
RBI MPC Minutes: Considering benign inflation outlook real interest rates need to be lower, says Governor Sanjay Malhotra
December 19, 2025 8:51 pm
The country’s CPI inflation, or retail inflation, rose to 0.71 per cent in November from a record low of 0.25 per cent in October.
RBI Monetary Policy Meeting LIVE: RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, revises GDP growth forecast
December 05, 2025 5:57 pm
RBI Repo Rate Cut, RBI Monetary Policy Meeting December 2025 Today LIVE News Updates: The policy review comes on the back of robust economic performance of a six-quarter-high GDP growth and record low inflation.
Knowledge Nugget: RBI's Monetary policy instruments—From Repo Rate to CRR, UPSC aspirants must-know
June 10, 2025 3:49 pm
RBI has slashed the repo rate by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points to 5.50 per cent, marking the third consecutive reduction since February 2025. So what are the instruments of monetary policy? Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to learn about the Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) framework.
Rate cut would help revive economy without worsening inflation, says MPC member Nagesh Kumar
December 31, 2024 10:29 pm
Nagesh Kumar, who voted for a 25 basis points (bps) cut in the repo rate in the last two consecutive monetary policies, told Hitesh Vyas and George Mathew that a rate cut would revive economic growth without worsening the inflationary situation.
Piyush Goyal wants RBI to cut rates, look through food prices; RBI guv ‘reserves’ comment
November 14, 2024 8:55 pm
Congress says government only knows to ‘change the data if it didn’t suit them’
Why has the RBI policy panel kept interest rates unchanged for the 9th time in a row?
August 14, 2024 2:01 pm
Food component of retail inflation remains stubborn, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. RBI could deliver a rate cut in December, provided the inflation situation changes due to a good monsoon, and there are no major domestic or global shocks, economists said.
Why RBI has been wary of declaring an early victory over inflation
April 06, 2024 9:24 am
Macro environment could turn conducive for central banks to begin cutting rates by the end of summer
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In Pictures: RBI maintains status quo, keeps repo rate at 5.25%
February 06, 2026 1:59 pm
The RBI Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, retaining a neutral stance while raising FY2026 GDP growth to 7.4% and revising retail inflation to 2.1%, citing stable inflation, strong growth momentum, and external risks
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