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RBI Keeps Rates Low Amid Global Growth Concerns

12/17/2025

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  • Sanjay Malhotra, governor of the Reserve Bank of India, says rates will remain low for an extended period to support growth amid global uncertainties.
  • He noted that evolving U.S. trade agreements could shave about 0.5 percentage points from India's growth.
  • Despite 8.2% growth in the July-September quarter, U.S. tariffs slow future growth.
  • The RBI cut its key repo rate and remains ready for further easing to improve liquidity.