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The inflationary expectations would be seeping even in the core inflation (non-food, non-fuel). Going forward, both external and internal factors would weigh on the mind of the Monetary Policy Committee of the RBI: Assocham

Inflation hits 17-month high

Low base from November 2016 helps India Inc's output grow 8.4%.

13 Jan 2018 12:55 AM IST

Fiscal deficit for the financial year 2016-17 is budgeted at 3.5 per cent.

Govt to opt for wider fiscal deficit target of 3.2 pc in FY19: DBS

Opting for a fiscal deficit target of 3.2-3.4 pc will lead to a surge in Govt borrowings to Rs 4.8-5.2 lakh cr.

4 Jan 2018 5:40 PM IST

The RBI has always said monetary policy should be accompanied by fiscal policy if the wheels of the economy are to be greased. (Photo: PTI)

RBI panel warns on inflation as it monitors growth

Govt has projected growth could accelerate to 7 to 7.5 pc in 2018-19 after expanding at its slowest in 3 years.

22 Feb 2018 10:09 AM IST

RBI Governor Urjit Patel at a press conference after the monetary policy review meeting in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

Growth pickup halts rate hike

RBI-led MPC maintained status quo despite fears of a rise in inflation.

22 Feb 2018 6:42 AM IST

The government expects a helping hand from the RBI in the form of interest rate cut in the next monetary policy review on Wednesday to boost the slowing economy. Photo: PTI

RBI may cut rates by 25 bps in August: report

RBI kept key policy rate unchanged at 6 pc for third consecutive time on Feb 7 in view of firming inflation.

13 Feb 2018 12:03 PM IST

Indias GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7 per cent from 7.4 per cent.

'Growth to rebound to 7.5 pc in FY19; slim chance of rate hike'

Inflation will cool down to 5 per cent for January from 5.2 per cent in December.

12 Feb 2018 5:17 PM IST

RBI governor Urjit Patel

Need to be forward-looking on monetary policy: Urjit Patel

Patel said the MPC decision took into account all the downside risks and mitigating factors.

10 Feb 2018 2:18 PM IST

Reserve Bank of India, RBI, is a banking regulator. It also calculates and fixes repo rate. (Photo: AFP)

RBI status quo on key rate indicates growth will pick up: Garg

Government welcomes the MPC's assessment and notes its decision to maintain the policy rate.

10 Feb 2018 10:18 AM IST

The RBI has always said monetary policy should be accompanied by fiscal policy if the wheels of the economy are to be greased. (Photo: PTI)

Fears of RBI rate hike overdone; 25 bps cut likely in Aug

Reserve Bank did not go in for a hike in key rates, despite expecting a surge in inflation going forward.

8 Feb 2018 1:54 PM IST

The RBI has always said monetary policy should be accompanied by fiscal policy if the wheels of the economy are to be greased. (Photo: PTI)

Inflation fears force RBI to hold key rates

Reverse repo rate remains at 5.75 pc and marginal standing facility rate and Bank Rate at 6.25%.

8 Feb 2018 12:21 AM IST

The RBI has always said monetary policy should be accompanied by fiscal policy if the wheels of the economy are to be greased. (Photo: PTI)

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6 per cent for 3rd straight time

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by RBI Governor Urjit Patel, started its 2-day meeting on Tuesday.

7 Feb 2018 2:45 PM IST

Reserve Bank of India, RBI, is a banking regulator. It also calculates and fixes repo rate. (Photo: AFP)

RBI expected to keep rates on hold for now

Economy is expected to grow only 6.7 per cent in the current fiscal year slowest pace in about three years.

7 Feb 2018 10:32 AM IST