Policy● Neutral for Indian equities
RBI MPC meeting begins today: Will Governor Sanjay Malhotra hike repo rate for first time since February 2023?
- RBI could keep rates higher for longer amid global and local risks
- RBI outlines five priorities for financial stability as global risks grow more interconnected
- RBI backs tokenisation and distributed ledgers but remains cautious on cryptocurrencies
- RBI governor flags geopolitical shocks, cyberattacks as potential triggers of next financial crisis
- RBI Governor sees AI valuation correction as India opportunity but flags global risks
RBI October repo-rate decision
Polls and SBI economists expect the RBI to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points, from 5.25% to 5.50%, at its October 5–7 meeting. Higher crude prices have raised inflation concerns, while resilient growth may also influence the decision.
Monday, 5 October
- RBI MPC meeting begins today: Will Governor Sanjay Malhotra hike repo rate for first time since February 2023?