CFOs welcomed RBI’s rate cut but warned that private capex is still stuck in caution mode. While real estate players are confident that lower borrowing rates and stable demand will fuel new project launches, several other sectors remain unconvinced that … Read More
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RBI MPC Dec Highlights: Durable liquidity support, Repo cut, external sector watch, Ombudsman campaign
Central Bank December MPC announces Rs 1 lakh crore of OMOs and a $5 billion dollar-rupee swap to support durable liquidity. Governor Sanjay Malhotra led RBI MPC upgraded GDP growth to 7.3%, projected softer inflation, flagged external sector risks, and … Read More
RBI allows market forces to primarily dictate Rupee’s value: Governor
During a post-Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press briefing, Governor Malhotra addressed questions regarding the rupee’s valuation and the RBI’s approach to the exchange rate. He reiterated the central bank’s consistent policy.
Explained: Will RBI’s $5 billion forex swap push the rupee lower?
The RBI’s $5-billion forex swap and Rs 1 lakh crore in bond purchases mark a major liquidity infusion aimed at reinforcing rate cuts and easing pressure on a weak rupee. While the move may trigger short-term softness in the currency, … Read More
RBI sees softer inflation ahead, cuts FY26 forecast to 2% as price pressures ease
The central bank expects inflation to average 0.6 per cent in Q3 and rise to 2.9 per cent in Q4 of 2025-26. For Q1 and Q2 of 2026-27, CPI inflation has been projected at 3.9 per cent and 4.0 per … Read More
RBI projects 7.3% GDP growth for FY26 as domestic demand holds firm
Real GDP growth for 2025-26 is projected at 7.3 per cent, with Q3 at 7.0 per cent; and Q4 at 6.5 per cent. Real GDP growth for Q1:2026-27 is projected at 6.7 per cent and Q2 at 6.8 per cent.
RBI MPC cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%
The Reserve Bank of India on Friday reduced the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% in its December meet, marking a calibrated continuation of the easing cycle after delivering 100 basis points of rate cuts earlier this … Read More
GDP surge versus Rupee fall
The central issue is whether the 8.2% number represents sustainable expansion or merely a temporary quarterly surge. GDP, by design, measures total output; it does not reveal who gains and who is excluded. Also, interpreting aggregate consumption patterns for a … Read More
Rupee likely to inch up ahead of RBI decision after recovery tempers bearish run
Today, the Indian rupee is set to open on a slightly stronger note, fueled by recent gains that have mitigated its previous downward trend. As investors gear up for the Reserve Bank of India’s pivotal interest rate decision, all eyes … Read More
India needs transparent GDP methods, robust surveys to reflect true state of economy: Report
India should adopt transparent methodologies, robust surveys, and simultaneous index updates in GDP calculations to accurately assess the true state of the economy, highlighted a report by Systematix Research.