archiveRBI monetary policy 2025

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announces 25 bps repo rate cut. (Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)RBI Repo Rate Cut, RBI Monetary Policy Meeting 2025 Today Live Updates: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced a 25 basis point cut in policy repo rate on Wednesday, saying the central bank is targeting non-inflationary growth. The RBI Governor said global economy was going through a period of uncertainty, posing challenges to policymaking, alluding to the sweeping tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump. The latest round of reciprocal tariffs kicked in minutes before Malhotra started...

Beyond trade, the move could disrupt currency markets, capital flows, and corporate strategies worldwide. While India faces fresh challenges, the shift may also create unexpected opportunities in an evolving global trade landscape. Read this | Trump’s tariff strike: India hit with 26% duty as trade war escalates The tariffs provide India with greater clarity on sectoral impacts and corporate cash flows. However, Indian businesses must now shift focus from cost competitiveness to innovation, said Sachchidanand Shukla, group chief economist at Larsen & Toubro. "The INR (Indian Rupee) could remain under...