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RBI monetary policy: Gains likely for auto firms, NBFCs from repo rate cut

RBI's move may be beneficial as it is seen improving consumer sentiment

Rate cut season back after 18 months as RBI moves to lift growth momentum

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das hinted the central bank was open to more rate cuts, though he cautioned the monetary policy committee's decision on this regard would be 'data-driven'

Monetary policy: Sovereign bonds gain as RBI surprises with rate cut

Shorter-end bonds outperformed while the drop in yields on longer-tenor paper was limited on supply concerns

From insolvency code to foreign investments: How RBI policy impacts sectors

The guidelines for these measures will be released by the RBI by the end of this month

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps; Viral Acharya votes to keep rates unchanged

It was the first monetary policy meeting under the new governor Shaktikanta Das, who took over as Governor, RBI after the abrupt exit of Urjit Patel from the office in December last year.

RBI rate cut to provide affordable credit to businesses, homebuyers: Goyal

RBI has reduced repo rate (at which RBI lends to banks) by 0.25 per cent to 6.25 per cent, a move that will translate into softening interest rates

Boost for farmers: RBI raises collateral-free agri loan limit to Rs 1.6 lkh

Currently, the banks are mandated to extend collateral-free agricultural loans up to Rs 1 lakh. This limit was fixed in the year 2010

Rate cut to politically benefit Modi govt by boosting economic growth: RSS

The central bank unexpectedly lowered interest rates and, as anticipated, shifted its stance to 'neutral' to boost a slowing economy after a sharp slide in the inflation rate

RBI turns dovish, cuts repo rate to 6.25%: Key takeaways from policy meet

Here're the key takeaways from the sixth bi-monthly monetary policy meet of RBI -

RBI's new market-friendly policy indicates there could be more cuts ahead

The decision to lower rates is surprising because the main factor which determines policy decision, i.e. CPI inflation potential remains unchanged

RBI eases norm for FPIs in corporate bonds by relaxing 20% exposure limit

FPIs had felt some restrictions were too onerous and difficult to monitor, and wanted these to be done away with

RBI MPC cuts Q4 retail inflation forecast to 2.8%, thanks to benign monsoon

RBI said the short-term outlook for food inflation appears particularly benign, despite adverse base effects

RBI cuts rate by 25 bps to 6.25%; changes stance to neutral: Full statement

The central bank also changed its monetary policy stance to 'neutral' from the earlier 'calibrated tightening', signalling further softening on its approach towards interest rates

RBI policy: Bankrupt companies can repay debt using foreign borrowings

The RBI press release said guidelines in this regard will be issued by the end of February 2019

MPC meet: RBI likely to drop hawkish bias, keep interest rates steady

Real interest rates in India are among the highest in Asia, and calls for the first cut in the policy rate since August 2017 have been growing

RBI monetary policy: Bond market awaits cues on liquidity support

Perception of comfortable liquidity is different for RBI and markets

NITI V-C Rajiv Kumar calls on RBI to cut interest rates to fire up economy

'If you say there are job losses where is this growth coming from,' Kumar said in response to criticism about lack of generation of employment

RBI may slash interest rate by 25 bps in February policy review: SBI report

The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) headed by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das will start its three-day meet in Mumbai on Tuesday and announce the policy on February 7

RBI may take dovish stance in February policy on soft retail, WPI inflation

The inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) eased to an 18-month low of 2.19 per cent in December compared to 2.33 per cent in November and 5.21 per cent in December 2017

Inflation at 18-month low, gives RBI room to ease monetary policy

The consumer food price index contracted 2.51 per cent in December; in November, it had contracted 2.61 per cent