RBI keeps rate unchanged at 6.5 pc, cuts GDP growth projection to 6.6 per cent
The Statesman|December 07, 2024
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday, with a majority of 4:2, decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent and retain the 'Neutral' stance.
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RBI keeps rate unchanged at 6.5 pc, cuts GDP growth projection to 6.6 per cent

Announcing the decision, Governor Shaktikanta Das said the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate remains at 6.25 per cent and the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 6.75 per cent.

He announced that the RBI has also cut the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 50 basis points to 4 per cent, and said the measure will lead to the infusion of Rs 1.16 trillion into the system.

On inflation, the Governor said for the Financial Year 2024-2025, the (Consumer Price Index) CPI will be 4.8 per cent. For Q3 of FY25, it is projected at 5.7 per cent; while for the Q4, it is 4.5 per cent.

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