Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that an interest rate hike is premature, as inflation hasn't broadly impacted consumer prices. The central bank remains in a 'wait-and-watch' mode, closely monitoring global uncertainties and the monsoon's progress. While acknowledging improved outlooks, risks persist, but India is well-prepared for challenges. The RBI has revised inflation forecasts upwards and growth forecasts downwards for the fiscal year.

Economists are increasingly pushing back expectations of a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) interest rate hike, with many now seeing any tightening only in the second half of FY27…

RBI Governor Malhotra holds repo rate at 5.25% unanimously, calling rate hike talk premature as geopolitical risks and inflation pressures cloud India's

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that discussions on interest rate hikes are premature, emphasizing that the central bank will monitor incoming economic data amidst global…

The Reserve Bank of India is adopting a cautious "wait and watch" approach regarding global geopolitical shifts and monsoon progress. Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that while…

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said it would be premature to talk about a rate hike even as external uncertainty is weighing on the rate-setting monetary policy…

Despite easing West Asian tensions, the RBI remains cautious, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizing data dependency over pre-set interest rate paths. While the truce offers…