BANKING & FINANCE
RBI Repo Rate Hike Is A Measured, Pre-Emptive Step: IOB MD & CEO
The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% is a measured and pre-emptive step aimed at containing inflationary pressures, Indian Overseas Bank Managing Director & CEO Ajay Kumar Srivastava said. The Monetary Policy Committee’s decision comes against the backdrop of rising risks to the inflation outlook, […]
CW Bureau
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Oct 7, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
RBI Ups Repo Rate 25 Bps To 5.50%, Shifts To Calibrated Tightening Mode
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, citing rising inflation risks even as the Indian economy continues to maintain strong and broad-based growth momentum. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to increase the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by […]
CW Bureau
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Oct 7, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
RBI Signals Wait-And-Watch On Rates As Food, Fuel Inflation Clouds Outlook
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has indicated that the central bank will refrain from any immediate policy action despite a projected rise in headline inflation, saying there is a need for greater clarity on the inflation trajectory before recalibrating interest rates. Addressing the media after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Malhotra […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Aug 5, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
Rate Status Quo To Benefit Exporters, Homebuyers And MSMEs: KVB CEO
The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to retain the repo rate at 5.25% and maintain a neutral policy stance will provide stability to borrowers, businesses and financial markets while preserving flexibility to respond to evolving global conditions, according to Karur Vysya Bank (KVB). Stable policy environment supports growth Commenting on the RBI’s latest monetary policy […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 6, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
RBI’s Policy Signals Focus On Stability Amid Global Uncertainties: IOB Chief
The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and maintain a neutral policy stance reflects a balanced and prudent approach aimed at preserving macroeconomic stability amid an uncertain global environment, according to Indian Overseas Bank (IOB). Growth momentum remains resilient Commenting on the RBI’s latest monetary policy decision, Indian […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 6, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
RBI Holds Rates At 5.25% As Inflation Risks Rise Amid Global Supply Shocks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday left the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously voting to maintain the status quo as it navigates a complex mix of rising inflation risks and slowing global growth. The six-member MPC also retained its neutral policy stance, keeping the Standing […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Jun 5, 2026
