RBI MPC may cut repo rate by 25 bps
Repo Rate Review Dec’ 25: 25 bps cut in rate and change in stance likely The bi-monthly review meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is scheduled for three days from 3rd December 2025 and the RBI Governor's statement on the decisions of MPC is slated for the 5th day of this month. Key Statistics: 1. CPI Inflation: In Oct 25, it is lowest at 0.25%. (food inflation -5.02%; core inflation steady at 4.4%) 2. GDP growth recorded the highest in 6 quarters: At 8.2% in Q2FY25 (Capital formation 7.3% Manufacturing 9.1%, Private Consumpation: 7.9%, Agriculture: 3.5%) 3. Fex Reserves: USD 688.1 billion 4. Indian rupee versus USD breached ₹89 level and was trading at ₹89.5 last week. 5. Fed rate was reduced by 25 bps in Oct 25 and the market expects another cut of 25 bps in Dec 25 6. RBI cancelled its G-Sec auction for ₹11000 cr. on 31st Oct 25. 7. 10 year G-Sec (6.33% coupon rate) has ...