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Malhotra unveils 25 bps rate cut, Rs 1.5 lakh crore liquidity boost, calls economy a ‘rare Goldilocks period’

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee cut the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, down from 5.50% in the October 1 policy review, while retaining a neutral stance. The RBI also hiked FY26 GDP forecast to 7.3% from 6.8% earlier and lowered inflation forecast to 2%.RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra…

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GST rationalisation: Organised apparel retailers to see 200 bps growth lift; festive demand, affordability key drivers

The recent rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is expected to lift revenue growth in India’s organised apparel retail sector by about 200 basis points this fiscal, keeping it steady at 13-14 per cent for the second consecutive year, according to Crisil Ratings. The assessment is based on an analysis of nearly 40 organised…

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RBI policy meet: MPC begins deliberations on key rates; street divided on 25 bps rate cut

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) commenced its three-day deliberations on Monday, with markets largely expecting a status quo on the key interest rate. However, some experts see room for a 25 basis points (bps) cut amid benign inflation and GST-driven tax relief. The panel, headed by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, is…

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‘Best possible option’: RBI may cut rates by 25 bps in October, says SBI report; flags ‘Type 2 error’ risk

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) may cut rates by 25 basis points in its September meeting, according to a report by State Bank of India (SBI).The report highlighted that a rate cut in September makes sense, as inflation is already under control and is expected to ease further.The report warned that…

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FOMC meeting: Jerome Powell-led US Fed cuts rate by 25 bps; notes moderation in economic, job growth – two more rate cuts seen

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell (File photo) US Fed FOMC Meeting: Led by chairman Jerome Powell, the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced a 25 basis points rate cut after the FOMC meeting. “In support of its goals and in light of the shift in the balance of risks, the Committee decided to lower…

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RBI policy outlook: Morgan Stanley sees two 25 bps cuts by December; inflation forecast slashed to 2.4% for FY26

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to cut policy rates by 25 basis points each in October and December, bringing the terminal rate down to 5 per cent, global brokerage Morgan Stanley has projected in its latest report. The easing cycle is supported by sustained disinflation and inflation undershooting the central bank’s 4…

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