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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicRepo Rate

Topic: Repo Rate

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.

On Camera

What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.