RBI MPC meeting Oct 2026: No rate cuts in future? What RBI Gov Sanjay Malhotra said; what it means for Sensex, Nifty
Livemint 3 hrs ago·7 Oct 2026, 5:56 am
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has signaled that interest rate cuts may be off the table for the foreseeable future. Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasized that while inflation remains a concern, the central bank is not in a rush to lower borrowing costs. This stance suggests that the current monetary policy will remain tight to ensure price stability.
For the broader market, this news is significant. A prolonged period of high interest rates typically dampens investor sentiment, as higher borrowing costs can slow down economic growth and corporate profits. Consequently, investors are likely to remain cautious, watching closely how this decision impacts the valuation of stocks and the overall health of the economy.
Excerpt from Livemint
RBI MPC meeting October 2026: On Wednesday, RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, from 5.25%, as widely expected, marking the RBI’s first rate hike in four years. RBI MPC meeting October 2026 : After announcing a 25bps rate hike, Reserve Bank of India (RBI)…Read the original at Livemint
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