Market move● Neutral for Indian equities
Indian bonds hold tight range ahead of RBI policy meeting
The brief
- Government bonds held in a tight range as investors avoided new bets ahead of the RBI policy meeting
- Bond stability ahead of the RBI decision matters for Indian banks and other rate-sensitive stocks
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RBI’s October repo-rate decision
Economists and market participants expect the RBI to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points, from 5.25% to 5.5%, citing inflation risks and elevated crude prices. The MPC began its three-day policy meeting on October 5.
Monday, 5 October
- Indian bonds hold tight range ahead of RBI policy meeting