Governor Sanjay Malhotra

February 7, 2025 4:47 PM

RBI defers rollout of LCR norms by a year in big relief to banks

In a big relief for banks, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Friday that the implementation of the proposed Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), as well as project financing norms, will be deferred by a year and will not be implemented before March 31, 2026. He said that the step has been taken as the earlier deadline of March 2025 does not give sufficient time for the implementation of these guidelines. The RBI does not want to cause a disruption in the financial system and will ensure a sm...

February 7, 2025 10:54 AM

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 6.25% in first policy review

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirmed that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) had unanimously decided to reduce the policy rate by 25 basis points (bps), from 6.50% to 6.25%. Malhotra addressed the challenges posed by the global economic landscape, highlighting that while high-frequency indicators suggest resilience and growth in trade, overall global growth remains below historical averages. He said, "Progress on global disinflation is stalling, hindered by services p...

February 7, 2025 9:54 AM

RBI likely to cut repo rate by 25 Bps in Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s first policy move

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to announce its first monetary policy under new Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday. Experts predict that the central bank may reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to stimulate economic growth while keeping inflation under control. According to a report by Bank of Baroda, inflationary pressures have eased, primarily due to a decline in the prices of essential vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, and potatoes. Thi...