RBI may cut Repo Rate by 25 bps on Feb. 7

RBI's repo rate cut welcomed by bank leaders, expected to ensure liquidity while monitoring inflation
However, some banks acknowledged the short-term impact on their profitability, with expectations of eventual recovery
RBI MPC: CREDAI Says Repo Rate Cut Might Have 'Limited Direct Impact'; Here's Why
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) on Friday stated that the RBI's decision to cut the benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points might have a "limited direct impact.
RBI cuts lending rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, who is chairing his first MPC announced the decision of the six-member panel on Friday (February 7, 2025) morning, amid widespread expectations of 25 basis points reduction in interest rate after a gap of nearly five years.
RBI cuts repo rate after 5 years. Experts turn bullish on these stocks, sectors & assets
The RBI cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%, marking its first reduction in five years. The monetary stance remains neutral, with a focus on inflation and growth. Sectors like banking, auto,
RBI to look for additional measures other than rate cut to infuse enough liquidity: Emkay Research
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will have to look for additional measures other than a rate cut to infuse enough liquidity in the banking system according to a report by Emkay Research.Among other options suggested by Emkay Research,
India's RBI to cut rates for the first time since 2020
The Reserve Bank of India is widely expected to cut interest rates for the first time in nearly five years. This is according to a Reuters survey of economists and analysts. Inflation in India has declined;
Banking stocks tumble as RBI's policy disappoints on liquidity measures
Banking stocks fell after the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy failed to announce additional liquidity measures, ...
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RBI defers liquidity coverage ratio implementation until March 2026
RBI Governor emphasised that the RBI will provide a phased rollout of the new LCR guidelines to avoid sudden financial stress ...
Big Relief For Banks! RBI Defers Rollout Of LCR Norms By A Year
Banks had asked for deferment of the norms and alternative mechanisms to cope with the likely hit that their operations would ...
RBI MPC Meeting 2025 Live: Governor Malhotra Cuts Repo Rate To 6.25%, LCR Norms Delayed Until March 31
The first RBI Monetary Policy Committee meeting of 2025 began on February 5, with everyone eagerly awaiting Governor Sanjay ...
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RBI Policy | Will monitor liquidity and ensure orderly market conditions, says Sanjay Malhotra
The Governor noted that some banks are hesitant to lend in the uncollateralised call money market, choosing instead to park ...
RBI rate cut: Real estate firms expect mid-housing segments to thrive
However, industry stakeholders also cautioned about the depreciating rupee, lenders' ability to pass on the benefits of the ...
Mutual fund experts analyze RBI rate cut: What it means for investors
The RBI MPC cut the repo rate by 25bps to 6.25%, its first since 2020, aiming to support growth. Experts expect further rate ...
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Industry welcomes rate cut by RBI, expects bigger cut in near term
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has strongly welcomed the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to lower the repo ...
RBI commits to ensuring liquidity but stops short of new measures, Guv Malhotra flags passive bank funds
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra attributed the shift in liquidity from surplus to deficit primarily to advance tax payments in ...