India cenbank keeps rates steady at 6.50%, shifts to 'neutral' stance

  • India's central bank, RBI, maintained interest rates at 6.50% but changed stance to 'neutral,' hinting at potential rate cuts amid economic slowdown and inflation control focus.

India cenbank holds rates at 6.50%, shifts stance to 'neutral,' signaling potential rate cuts

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key interest rate unchanged at 6.50% but shifted its stance to "neutral," signaling the possibility of rate cuts in the near future. T

his marks a shift from the previous "withdrawal of accommodation" stance as early signs of economic slowdown begin to surface.

The central bank remains focused on controlling inflation, which has stayed below its 4% target for two consecutive months.

Meanwhile, India's benchmark bond yields dropped, and the Nifty 50 and Sensex indexes edged higher following the decision.

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