RBI to cut rates irrespective of Fed moves: Ind Ra

Last Updated: Monday, September 14, 2015, 19:17

RBI will consider slashing repo rate by 0.25 percent in its upcoming policy meet, irrespective of a rate hike by US Federal Reserve, Ind-Ra said Monday.

August WPI inflation dips to historic (-)4.95%, pressure on RBI to cut rate

Last Updated: Monday, September 14, 2015, 13:04

The Wholesale Price Index-based inflation was (-)4.05 percent in July. It has been in the negative zone since November 2014. In August 2014, inflation was 3.85 percent.

Cooling inflation to fuel calls for lower interest rates

Last Updated: Monday, September 14, 2015, 08:10

With price pressures at record lows, expectations are building that the RBI will lower borrowing costs by at least 25 basis points (bps) at its next policy review on September 29, after three cuts earlier this year.

Jayant Sinha pitches for lower rates, making exports more competitive

Last Updated: Sunday, September 13, 2015, 13:16

He also stressed on the need to make the Indian exports more competitive by bringing down the cost of capital as also the cost of manufacturing.

IIP July output grows 4.2%; India Inc pitches for rate cut

Last Updated: Friday, September 11, 2015, 23:09

With industrial output growing at 4.2 percent in July, India Inc Friday said it indicates a revival in industrial activity and reiterated the demand for a rate cut by the RBI to provide a fillip to industrial growth.

RBI likely to cut rate on falling inflation: Moody's

Last Updated: Friday, September 11, 2015, 18:45

Reserve Bank is likely to cut interest rate as the wholesale price-based inflation is expected to decline further to 4.3 percent in August, Moody's Analytics said Friday.

'India to grow at 7.4% in FY15-16; more rate cuts in pipeline'

Last Updated: Monday, September 7, 2015, 14:27

According to the global financial services major, upturn in growth for the Indian economy would be more gradual, with the consumption and investment turnaround likely to be slower than anticipated.

Post GDP data, India Inc presses for cheaper capital

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 22:55

With economic growth slowing to 7 percent in the April-June quarter, India Inc said on Monday the subdued performance indicates that the cost of capital needs to come down, demanding a rate cut by RBI.

Hope RBI takes note of low inflation, oil prices: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 13:23

In a scenario where inflation is under control, the quantum of interest rate cut is "the prerogative of the RBI", he said.

Rajan hints at rate cut, inflation down quicker than expected

Last Updated: Sunday, August 30, 2015, 14:46

"We are on a phase of accommodation. We are still in that phase. We are looking at the data to see what more room we have," Rajan said.

RBI chief Raghuram Rajan hints at fourth rate cut this year

Last Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2015, 14:21

Hinting at the fourth interest rate cut this year, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has said he is not done with lowering rates and the central problem for the entire world remains slowing economic growth.