When the conservative Varma suggests repo rate at 6% is good enough for a pause, it’s a sufficient signal that the RBI is close to peak interest rate, for now. After a fourth straight increase, the repo rate is at 5.9%. To add weight to Varma’s stance, Goyal said the MPC may end up overdoing the increases, hurting the economy.
RBI in wait-and-watch mode despite easing West Asia risks: Sanjay Malhotra
Despite easing West Asian tensions, the RBI remains cautious, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizing data dependency over pre-set interest rate paths. While the truce offers