RBI raises repo rate to 5.5% in first

The RBI raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, its first hike since February 2023, and shifted its policy stance to ‘calibrated tightening’. The move came as the central bank raised its FY27 growth forecast to 7.1% while warning that inflation and its outlook were no longer benig

The monetary policy committee (MPC) voted unanimously for the increase and adopted a stance of "calibrated tightening". RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said rate cuts were off the table for now, leaving a further increase or a pause as the choices at future meetings. The impact on existing borrowers wi

"The impact depends on to what extent tariffs are going to be applied. So, it's premature to answer. But obviously it will have some negative impact," Malhotra said during the post-monetary policy press conference in response to a query on the impact on the economy if the trade deal with the US fail

Stock market prediction for Thursday, 8 October, 2026: Gift Nifty was trading around the 22,557 level, down nearly 35 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a negative start for the Indian stock market indices.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is introducing a mandatory colour coded credit risk-o-meter for debt securities. This new meter categorizes credit risk into six color-coded levels, indicating risk levels accurately. Issuers and online bond platforms will need to adopt these disclosures in