RBI MPC meet: Will governor Sanjay Malhotra cut repo rate?

Economists and market analysts widely expect the RBI to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points during the Monetary Policy Committee meeting led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, considering easing inflation and the need to boost growth amid trade barriers imposed by US President Donald Trump. The outcome of the meeting will be announced on April 9, 2025, with a potential reduction in interest rates to address economic challenges. The decision is crucial amidst global market fears of recession and the impact of reciprocal tariffs, with the RBI likely to maintain an accommodative stance through successive rate cuts.

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