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Indian industries urge RBI to consider moderating pace of rate hikes

In order to reduce the multi-year high inflation, the RBI has increased the policy repo rate by 190 basis points since May of the ongoing fiscal year

Key indicator suggests RBI may go for another 35 bps rate hike before pause

Swap rates decline post fall in US, India inflation

Banks increase EBLRs by 190 bps in tandem with RBI's repo rate hike

All major banks have increased their external benchmark-based lending rates (EBLRs) by 190 basis points in tandem with the hike in the Reserve Bank's policy repo rate since May this year, though they have been slow in raising the deposit rates. The Reserve Bank has hiked the key short-term lending rate (repo) by 190 basis points in four tranches since May to contain inflation. The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which makes recommendations to the central bank regarding interest rates, is set to meet again early next month amid expectations of another repo rate hike. By October-end 2022, all banks have increased their EBLRs by 190 bps in tandem with the increase in the policy repo rate since May 2022, according to an RBI article. Further, banks have also increased their 1-year median marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) by 85 bps from May to October 2022. From October 1, 2019, all banks have to lend only at an interest rate linked to an external benchmark, such a

RBI's letter may cite Ukraine war as main reason for high inflation: Report

For the past few months the MPC's and the governor's conduct has pointed at the war in Ukraine as the main reason for inflation staying above 6 per cent for three consecutive quarters

RBI's liquidity infusion largest since April 2019 as surplus cash dries up

Lack of repo suggests RBI tolerance of higher money mkt rates: Analysts

Axis Bank hikes MCLR by 25 bps, joining other lenders in policy action

Central bank's MPC has cumulatively increased the repo rate by 190 bps since May

Why this is not the time to take on very long-term fixed deposit investment

For periods longer than 3 years, it is a good idea to explore debt mutual funds that offer indexation benefits and lower the tax outgo

High food price-led inflation worrisome for markets, policymakers: Analysts

High inflation will keep the markets on edge as they were hoping that the global central banks, especially the US Fed and the RBI will go soft on rate hikes over the next few months

RBI's repo rate hike was necessary to combat inflation risks: MPC minutes

The MPC is of the view that further calibrated monetary policy action is warranted to keep inflation expectations anchored

September CPI inflation at 7.41 per cent: How analysts interpret the number

Analysts at UBS expect headline CPI inflation to average 6.7 per cent YoY in FY23 and see RBI's policy outlook to be data dependent contingent on the Fed action

Loan for 20 years, EMIs for 24: RBI rate hikes leave borrowers in a fix

If a person took a 20-year home loan of Rs 50 lakh in April 2019, their number of EMIs will now be 60 more than the original because of the recent repo rate hikes

MPC after-effect: SBI, ICICI Bank, YES Bank, BoI raise lending rates

The hike in lending rates shall be applicable to home loans and consequently, equated monthly instalment payments made by customers.

Further interest rate hike to hit real estate sector badly: Credai

A realtors' body on Sunday said the rate increase was steeper than expected, but if any further rate hike is passed on to the home buyers, the employment-intensive real-estate sector will get adversely impacted. Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.9 per cent on Friday, in a bid to tame inflation. "We had expected a rate hike by two per cent by December but with the latest round of hike of 50 basis points, the cumulative interest rate rise is 1.9 per cent. It has come 2-3 months earlier than our expectations," Credai West Bengal president Sushil Mohta told PTI. With the latest hike, the repo rate or the short-term lending rate at which banks borrow from the central bank is now close to 6 per cent. "Any further rate hike in the near term will put a brake on the revival of the real estate sector, which has a huge contribution to the economy," he said. The sale of residential flats in Kolkata in the July-September 2022 period has slumped by 73 per cent t

RBI raises repo rate by 50 bps to 3-year high; FY23 GDP forecast cut to 7%

Inflation target retained at 6.7%; trajectory remains uncertain: Governor

Residential sales might see a slowdown as RBI hikes repo rate: Experts

The repo rate hike does not augur well for the real estate sector, especially the residential segment as it will result in increased mortgage rates.

Prepay home loan to tackle 190-bps rise in repo rate since May: Experts

If you don't have a surplus, opt for higher EMI rather than longer tenor

Nifty Bank gains 3% post RBI's 50 bps hike; analysts see more headroom

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) 50-bps repo rate hike triggered a sharp pullback rally in banking stocks on Friday. The Nifty PSU Bank index did even better with a rise of 3.01 per cent

RBI repo rate hike to manage growth-inflation dynamics, say bankers

Bankers welcomed the 50 bps hike in the repo rate by RBI on Friday, saying the move helps manage the growth and inflation dynamics as such a gradualistic approach is welcome amid rising global uncertainty. Bankers are of the view that a cautious monetary policy will help better address the risks of rising instability in the global economic and financial environment. SBI Chairman Dinesh Khara opined that the monetary policy statement, which was on expected lines, is a nudge to stay nimble and agile in a volatile global environment. Considering the evolving macroeconomic developments domestically and across the globe, the 50 bps repo hike is on expected lines, said A K Goel, chairman of the Indian Banks Association. He, however, was quick to note that considering the headwinds from the geopolitical tensions and tightening of the global financial conditions, there is risk to our external sector, especially exports. Goel, who is also the managing director of Punjab National Bank, ...

Increased repo rate by RBI big dampener for auto industry, says FADA

The hike in key interest rate by RBI is a big dampener for the automobile industry particularly for the price sensitive entry-level two-wheelers and passenger vehicles segments, Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations said on Friday. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday raised the key interest rate by 50 basis points, the fourth straight increase since May with more hikes expected to rein in inflation. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), comprising three members from the RBI and three external experts, raised the key lending rate or the repo rate to 5.90 per cent - the highest since April 2019. "It is definitely a big dampener for the auto industry especially for both, entry level two-wheeler and passenger vehicle segment where customers are extremely sensitive to any price hike," Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations (FADA) President Manish Raj Singhania said in a statement. Since May 2022, almost 2 per cent rates have been increased, with vehicle loan rates al

HDFC raises lending rate by 50 basis points; home loan EMIs to increase

Mortgage lender HDFC Ltd on Friday hiked its lending rate by 50 basis points hours after the Reserve Bank raised the benchmark interest rate to tame inflation. The move would increase EMIs for housing loans by the firm. "HDFC increases its Retail Prime Lending Rate (RPLR) on Housing loans, on which its Adjustable Rate Home Loans (ARHL) are benchmarked, by 50 basis points, with effect from October 1, 2022," the country's biggest housing finance company said in a statement. This is the seventh rate increase undertaken by HDFC in the last five months. Other financial institutions and banks are also expected to follow suit after the RBI on Friday raised the key interest rate by 50 basis points, the fourth straight increase since May. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), comprising three members from the RBI and three external experts, raised the key lending rate or the repo rate to 5.90 per cent -- the highest since April 2019 -- with five out of the six members voting in favour of th