May 30, 2026 9:21 am
While policymakers focus on containing the inflation rate, consumers care more about whether their incomes grow faster than the rise in prices. This has not happened in recent years, affecting affordability.
May 07, 2026 4:31 pm
From ships ‘jumping’ locations due to GPS interference to how the RBI controls inflation—and what heatwave criteria are—here are 3 key concepts simplified for UPSC Prelims 2026.
February 06, 2026 12:05 pm
Days after India announced trade agreements with the US and the European Union, the MPC also chose to retain its neutral policy stance, indicating that the RBI will keep its options open and will adjust policy depending on the prevailing factors.
October 02, 2025 6:06 pm
The decision to leave policy rate unchanged, leaves ammunition with the central bank to act if growth falters, while also giving time to analyse the impact of monetary and fiscal stimulus given so far
September 29, 2025 12:40 pm
Most economists expect that the MPC would continue to maintain the status quo in the upcoming monetary policy, to be announced on October 1. What happens to lending rates?
June 25, 2025 1:26 pm
According to Singh, an external member on the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee, the message to borrowers, investors, and lenders from June 6’s 50-basis-point repo rate cut is that it’s a good time to make decisions and act on them
June 06, 2025 9:32 pm
RBI Monetary Policy Meeting Repo Rate Announcements June 2025 LIVE Updates: Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced a repo rate cut of 50 bps, dropping to 5.5 percent after the MPC meeting.
February 08, 2025 6:56 am
RBI Repo Rate Cut Explained: EMIs on home and vehicle loans will come down, making it easier for individuals to repay their debts. A lower repo rate makes borrowing cheaper for individuals and businesses, which can lead to increased spending and investment. However, there are concerns, too.
December 27, 2024 4:32 am
These comments by the Finance Ministry come in the backdrop of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth slowing to a near two-year low of 5.4 per cent in July-September.
December 06, 2024 8:56 pm
RBI Monetary Policy Committee meeting: Banks will have more liquidity to lend, which is expected to spur economic growth. The policy panel has also cut the GDP growth forecast and raised the inflation estimate for FY25.
January 28, 2014 6:35 pm
Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan today said the 25 basis point repo rate hike will help rein in consumer price rise.


