MPC meet: RBI likely to change 'stance' but continue rate cut pause until Dec
HSBC says some growth indicators are softening, though it may be rotation between sectors rather than a slowdown; core inflation remains low but food and fuel could fall
HSBC says some growth indicators are softening, though it may be rotation between sectors rather than a slowdown; core inflation remains low but food and fuel could fall
Other initiatives announced by RBI include new lending apps repository, and higher transaction limit and "delegated payments" in UPI
A stance change is possible if food inflation outlook turns favourable on a normal distribution of rains in the second half of monsoon and in the absence of global or domestic shocks, says economist
The apex bank also announces the inclusion of recurring payments for FASTag, NCMC; revises the limit of bulk deposits for SCBs, small finance banks, local area banks
This is the 8th time in a row that the RBI committee has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged
There has been a stable downward movement in core inflation and moderation in food prices; core inflation for FY24 lowest since FY21, says the ministry
The MPC decided by a majority of 5 out of 6 members to remain focused on the 'withdrawal of accommodation'.
Core inflation softened to 4.9% during July-August 2023.
The month of July has witnessed accentuation of food inflation, primarily on account of vegetables, says Shaktikanta Das
The MPC maintained the status quo on the key policy rate for the third consecutive time.