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Monday, September 22, 2025
TopicRepo Rate

Topic: Repo Rate

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, has steady growth outlook amid inflationary pressures

In its monetary policy statement, the RBI projected the real GDP growth for the current fiscal at 6.5%, while the retail inflation was projected at 5.4%.

Inflation eased, but here’s why RBI’s unchanged policy repo rate is likely to stay for some time

While status quo on rates was expected, there was difference of opinion on stance, which was also left unchanged to focus on withdrawal of accommodation to ensure inflation aligns with 4% target.

RBI to hold rates, markets on guard for any shift in stance

The MPC, which has three members from the RBI and three external members, is expected to leave the repo rate at 6.50% for a second straight meeting.

Antony gets a ‘Kinder surprise’ for Easter & throw in Mughals, Mahatma and stir

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

RBI’s surprise: Interest rate unchanged, outlook for growth tweaked upward & inflation downward

Central bank’s rate-setting body felt that it was time to assess impact of past hikes, while also staying ready to increase interest rates again if needed, said RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

RBI set to raise rates 25 bps on elevated inflation, keep hawkish stance, economists say

RBI is expected to raise its benchmark rate for the 7th consecutive meeting & leave the door open for more increases to bring inflation back within its target range, economists said.

India’s February services activity grew at its fastest pace in 12 years, says S&P Global report

The S&P Global India Services Purchasing Managers' Index rose from 57.2 in January to 59.4 in February, its highest since February 2011.

Real interest rate of about 1% appropriate for Indian economy, says MPC member Ashima Goyal

Goyal was one of the 2 members who voted against a rate hike and for the policy stance to be changed to 'neutral' from the current 'withdrawal of accommodation' at the February meet.

Rising wheat & milk prices, high core inflation: Why RBI’s rate hike cycle is unlikely to pause

Markets were expecting pause in rate hike cycle after 25 basis points hike but RBI gave no such assurance. Globally, too, central banks have continued to tighten monetary conditions.

‘Need to see a decisive moderation in inflation’: RBI Governor on 25 bps repo rate hike

While overall inflation is moderating, high and persistent core inflation remains a worry, as does the uncertain global growth & inflation environment, the governor said.

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60 yrs on, veterans recall lessons from 1965 India-Pakistan war. ‘Equipment alone doesn’t win battles’

A common thread runs through the memories of soldiers of the 1965 war—ingenuity, courage and camaraderie that withstood an apparently technologically superior foe.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.