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RBI monetary policy: Bankers see rates falling by 25-40 bps before March

The RBI clearly signalled its continued focus to revive growth, implying that more rate cuts are in the offing.

Monetary policy review: RBI allows rupee derivatives trade in IFSCs

According to BIS, NDFs in six currencies account for two-thirds of the trade in the NDF globally

RBI sticks to familiar script, cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.15%

The RBI's action was also influenced by central banks globally, especially those of the emerging markets

RBI rate cut to boost housing demand in festive season: Experts

The move would go some way in improving consumer sentiment in the festive season, which is a crucial period for real estate sales, Puri added.

RBI rate cut will spur economic growth, boost consumption: India Inc

Industry's reaction came as the central bank slashed its benchmark lending rate by 0.25 percentage points to 5.15 per cent.

From GDP growth revision to NEFT availability: Key highlights of RBI Policy

Citing geo-political uncertainties and elevated food prices, the RBI revised inflation projection upward to 3.4 per cent for Q2FY20, while projections were retained at 3.5-3.7 per cent for H2FY20

RBI monetary policy: Here's what experts say about the latest rate cut

The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.15 per cent

Rate sensitive stocks trade mixed after RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps

The RBI slashed the GDP growth projection for financial year 2019-20 (FY20) to 6.1 per cent from the earlier forecast of 6.9 per cent.

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.15%, maintains accommodative stance

Most analysts had expected the RBI to cut interest rates, although they were unsure of the quantum following an unconventional 35 basis-point easing last time.

RBI policy: A cut in rate was expected; a cut in GDP growth target was not

The cut in GDP projection for FY20 is curious because it is also an admission that these 135 bps cuts in interest rates will not have a major impact on growth this year

Monetary Policy: Here's what leading brokerages, analysts expect from RBI

The central bank is likely to cut repo rate for the fifth time in a row

Monetary policy review: RBI set to cut rate. Question is by how much?

The policy decision will be announced at 11:45 a.m. in Mumbai, followed by a press conference 15 minutes later by Das

Monetary policy review: Another rate cut may not help Indian economy

The larger problem here is that government finances are already in a hole; that would be a problem even if the tax cut were the best-designed in history

Best of BS Opinion: India-US trade issues, RBI monetary policy, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

RBI policy: Fiscal could add a twist to monetary easing, says economist

As the RBI has de-emphasised the concept of real policy rates, forecasting the terminal rate has become more difficult, says Samiran Chakrabarty

BS monetary policy poll: Majority see 25-bps rate cut in Oct 4 meet

Inflation to stay within 4% target, say economists

WPI inflation unchanged at 1.08% in Aug, gives RBI room for rate cut

Inflation in food articles rose to 7.67 per cent during the month as against 6.15 per cent in July mainly on account of rise in prices of vegetables and protein-rich items

RBI keeps retail inflation within target level for over 12 months

CPI-based inflation for first half of the next fiscal, beginning April 2020, has been projected at 3.6 per cent

Banks so far passed on only 29 bps to borrowers of RBI's 75 bps cuts: Das

He said banks have taken this stance despite financial markets, on which they depend for money, moving in tandem with the RBI actions and fully absorbing them rate cuts

RBI not done with easing, to cut rates in Oct and early next year: Poll

If the RBI does cut rates in October and early next year it will be the most aggressive amongst major central banks in easing policy