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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged after December cut; Stance remains 'neutral'
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India left its policy repo rates unchanged at 5.25% on Friday, February 6, having cut rates back in December by 25 basis points. The decision to keep interest rates on hold was also taken "unanimously."
This is the third instance of the MPC keeping policy rates unchanged across the last four policies, having cut rates by 100 basis points across February, April, and June 2025.
RBI projects FY26 inflation forecast at 2.1%, keeps repo rate unchanged
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday, February 6, projected CPI inflation at 2.1% for FY26, citing easing price pressures and a more benign inflation outlook.
During his address, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the Indian economy is in a good spot, with strong growth and inflation remaining below the tolerance band, even as global uncertainties persist.
RBI raises GDP growth forecast for April–October 2026
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has revised its growth projection for India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to 7.4% for FY26, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday, January 6. The quarterly projections for FY27 were also revised, with growth estimated at 6.9% and 7% in the first and second quarters of the fiscal year, respectively, up from 6.7% and 6.8%. Malhotra said a new series for GDP and inflation would be released in the coming days.
RBI proposes collateral-free MSME loan cap hike to ₹20 lakh
In a bid to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed raising the collateral-free loan cap from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh. The move is aimed at enhancing credit access for small businesses and supporting consumption and economic activity across sectors.
RBI to launch unified portal to streamline bank data management
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will soon launch a unified portal for better management of lead bank scheme data, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said, in a move aimed at improving transparency and efficiency in banking operations. The portal is expected to streamline monitoring of bank-led initiatives, including lending to priority sectors and MSMEs, and will provide a centralised platform for data management and reporting.
Exclusive: India-US trade deal leaves out wheat, rice, soya, dairy, say top govt sources
The India-US trade deal has left out key agricultural produce such as rice, wheat, soya and corn, top government sources told CNBC-TV18. The deal also does not include sugar and dairy, they added. Hence, ensuring that Indian farmers and dairymen are not impacted.
CME raises gold and silver futures margins again amid continued volatility
CME Group has raised initial margin requirements for two flagship precious metals contracts — COMEX 100 gold futures and COMEX 5000 silver futures — increasing the amount of collateral traders must post to open and maintain positions. According to the latest margin update, initial margin for COMEX 5000 silver futures has been increased to 18% from 15% for non–high-risk profile (non-HRP) accounts. Maintenance margin has also been raised to 18% from 15%.
Kaynes Tech shares fall 6% after FY26 revenue guidance cut to ₹4,100 crore
Shares of Kaynes Technology (India) Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, February 6, after the management cut its full-year revenue guidance. In an interaction with CNBC-TV18, Jairam Sampath, CFO of Kaynes Technology, said that the full-year revenue guidance has beencut to ₹4,100 crore from ₹4,400 crore earlier. The company has maintained its EBITDA margin guidance of 16% for the full year.
Technical analysts suggest buy on Cummins, Dalmia Bharat, CAMS, Jubilant FoodWorks, Grasim; sell call on HCLTech
Technical analysts Sudeep Shah, Head of Technical and Derivative Research at SBI Securities, and Mitessh Thakkar, President – Retail Research at Bonanza Portfolio, have shared stock trading ideas based on current market price patterns and derivatives data
Check it out here!
Bitcoin Crash: Crypto plunge wipes out all the gains made since Donald Trump's election in 2024
Bitcoin prices fell below the mark of $64,000 on Thursday as questions surrounding the utility of the so-called "digital gold" continued to roil investor sentiment. At one point, the prices fell to an intraday low of $62,303, which is the lowest since November 2024,or the time when US President Donald Trump was re-elected to the White House.
Rio Tinto, Glencore shelve ambitions to form world's largest miner, abandons $200 billion deal
Rio Tinto has walked away from takeover talks with Glencore, ending months of negotiations over a tie-up that would have reshaped the global mining industry. The proposed merger, first announced in January, would have created the world's largest mining company, with a market value exceeding $200 billion. Rio said on Thursday that thetwo companies couldn’t strike a deal that delivered sufficient value to shareholders.
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India left its policy repo rates unchanged at 5.25% on Friday, February 6, having cut rates back in December by 25 basis points. The decision to keep interest rates on hold was also taken "unanimously."
This is the third instance of the MPC keeping policy rates unchanged across the last four policies, having cut rates by 100 basis points across February, April, and June 2025.
RBI projects FY26 inflation forecast at 2.1%, keeps repo rate unchanged
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday, February 6, projected CPI inflation at 2.1% for FY26, citing easing price pressures and a more benign inflation outlook.
RBI raises GDP growth forecast for April–October 2026
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has revised its growth projection for India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to 7.4% for FY26, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday, January 6. The quarterly projections for FY27 were also revised, with growth estimated at 6.9% and 7% in the first and second quarters of the fiscal year, respectively, up from 6.7% and 6.8%. Malhotra said a new series for GDP and inflation would be released in the coming days.
RBI proposes collateral-free MSME loan cap hike to ₹20 lakh
In a bid to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed raising the collateral-free loan cap from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh. The move is aimed at enhancing credit access for small businesses and supporting consumption and economic activity across sectors.
RBI to launch unified portal to streamline bank data management
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will soon launch a unified portal for better management of lead bank scheme data, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said, in a move aimed at improving transparency and efficiency in banking operations. The portal is expected to streamline monitoring of bank-led initiatives, including lending to priority sectors and MSMEs, and will provide a centralised platform for data management and reporting.
Exclusive: India-US trade deal leaves out wheat, rice, soya, dairy, say top govt sources
The India-US trade deal has left out key agricultural produce such as rice, wheat, soya and corn, top government sources told CNBC-TV18. The deal also does not include sugar and dairy, they added. Hence, ensuring that Indian farmers and dairymen are not impacted.
CME raises gold and silver futures margins again amid continued volatility
CME Group has raised initial margin requirements for two flagship precious metals contracts — COMEX 100 gold futures and COMEX 5000 silver futures — increasing the amount of collateral traders must post to open and maintain positions. According to the latest margin update, initial margin for COMEX 5000 silver futures has been increased to 18% from 15% for non–high-risk profile (non-HRP) accounts. Maintenance margin has also been raised to 18% from 15%.
Kaynes Tech shares fall 6% after FY26 revenue guidance cut to ₹4,100 crore
Shares of Kaynes Technology (India) Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, February 6, after the management cut its full-year revenue guidance. In an interaction with CNBC-TV18, Jairam Sampath, CFO of Kaynes Technology, said that the full-year revenue guidance has beencut to ₹4,100 crore from ₹4,400 crore earlier. The company has maintained its EBITDA margin guidance of 16% for the full year.
Technical analysts suggest buy on Cummins, Dalmia Bharat, CAMS, Jubilant FoodWorks, Grasim; sell call on HCLTech
Technical analysts Sudeep Shah, Head of Technical and Derivative Research at SBI Securities, and Mitessh Thakkar, President – Retail Research at Bonanza Portfolio, have shared stock trading ideas based on current market price patterns and derivatives data
Check it out here!
Bitcoin Crash: Crypto plunge wipes out all the gains made since Donald Trump's election in 2024
Bitcoin prices fell below the mark of $64,000 on Thursday as questions surrounding the utility of the so-called "digital gold" continued to roil investor sentiment. At one point, the prices fell to an intraday low of $62,303, which is the lowest since November 2024,or the time when US President Donald Trump was re-elected to the White House.
Rio Tinto, Glencore shelve ambitions to form world's largest miner, abandons $200 billion deal
Rio Tinto has walked away from takeover talks with Glencore, ending months of negotiations over a tie-up that would have reshaped the global mining industry. The proposed merger, first announced in January, would have created the world's largest mining company, with a market value exceeding $200 billion. Rio said on Thursday that thetwo companies couldn’t strike a deal that delivered sufficient value to shareholders.
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