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Rate sensitive shares mixed after RBI maintains status quo on repo rate

Bank stocks such as HDFC Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), RBL Bank, Bandhan Bank and Punjab National Bank slipped nearly 1 per cent each

Growth it shall be: RBI's future stance for the economy very clear now

Monetary policy committee's decisions show there is slim chance of repo rate being increased in near future

RBI monetary policy: Bond market expects minimum Rs 1 trn of G-SAP in Q2

Expects minimum Rs 1 trn of G-SAP in 2nd quarter, sees it rising to Rs 1.25 trn to keep yields soft

RBI's MPC begins deliberations amid expectations of status quo in key rate

The RBI had kept key interest rates unchanged at the last MPC meeting held in April.

Reserve Bank expected to keep rates steady, liquidity steps eyed: Poll

RBI's monetary policy committee will likely keep the repo rate unchanged at 4% for a sixth straight meeting

June MPC meet crucial, may throw light on bias for policy in future

Over the last couple of months, there have been major unfavourable developments with regards to both growth and inflation.

RBI's status quo policy may revolve around Covid-19 pandemic measures

RBI's forecast for growth is 10.5% for the current fiscal year. Most analysts expect the RBI to lower it in the June 4 monetary policy announcement

A no-action policy with focus on growth

'Unwinding' is unlikely to happen before the third quarter of this year even if we don't mess up in tackling a possible third wave of Covid; rate hike may have to wait for next year

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April monetary policy a fine balancing act

Structurally, it's a well-crafted policy. But like in cricket and politics, things can change dramatically for a central bank in a very short time

E-wallets are similar to bank accounts, but more convenient: Experts

Will help those who can't ensure minimum balance

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Benchmark indices continue winning streak on RBI's accommodative stance

The Sensex rose 460 points, or 0.94 per cent, to close at 49,662, while the Nifty50 added 136 points, or 0.92 per cent, to end the session at 14,819

Risks beyond growth

RBI should not undermine the price and financial stability objectives

How long will the RBI continue with its extreme accommodative stance?

Status quo expected on Wednesday, but guidance will hold the key for bond market

Status quo policy likely with focus on growth

An OMO calendar will make bond dealers happy but a disinvestment or privatisation calendar by the government will be a more potent weapon to manage yield and push growth

RBI's multiple challenges

Attaining different objectives could become more difficult

Monetary policy: All eyes on RBI for orderly evolution of yields

Overall policy focus will remain on supporting growth through low and stable interest rates and abundant liquidity

Shades of status quo

Reversal of interest rate cut should have been avoided

2-6% retail inflation band has been working well since 2016, say economists

However, some want core to be monitored as well, MPC should be given leeway to choose target