Monetary policy needs to mutate: Jayanth Varma
The narrow impact of the second wave makes an accommodative monetary policy irrelevant, says the only dissenting member of the MPC.
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Dovish MPC opts for status quo
While the Reserve Bank of India kept policy rates and its accommodative stance unchanged, additional monetary measures have been brought in to fight the second wave of Covid-19.
RBI holds rates; unveils new measures
The recent surge in Covid-19 infections, the central bank says, adds uncertainty to the outlook on domestic growth as restrictions could dampen demand improvement and delay the return of normalcy.
RBI pushes growth, focusses on liquidity management
At its first monetary policy review for 2021, the central bank kept key rates unchanged, while announcing several measures to manage liquidity.
Will Shaktikanta Das add to FM’s power hitting?
The Budget has the potential to push growth with its big spending plan. All eyes will be on RBI to see how it supports the government’s efforts when it unveils its monetary policy on February 5.
Our objective is to support growth: Shaktikanta Das
RBI’s status quo on interest rates, guidance on inflation and GDP, and thrust on economic growth pushes equity indices to new lifetime highs.
A dose of cautious optimism from the Reserve Bank
Governor Shaktikanta Das’ latest policy statement sees FY21 growth contracting by 9.5%, but also talks about the possibility of India renewing the “tryst with its pre-Covid growth trajectory”.
RBI relief for Covid-19 pain
Monetary policy committee keeps rates unchanged; central bank announces new measures to mitigate pandemic woes, as it sees 9.5% contraction in real GDP for FY21.
All eyes on the new faces in Reserve Bank’s MPC
The Reserve Bank of India will unveil its monetary policy statement on October 9. The central bank is expected to hold rates for now, but what will be the broader signal from Mint Road?
RBI MEASURES IMPRESS MARKETS
Round II of RBI’s Covid-19 crisis measures was received by the Sensex and the Nifty 50 gaining 1,116 and 331 points each before closing 986 and 273 points higher from the previous day’s close.
