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RBI MPC Meeting LIVE: Governor Sanjay Malhotra to Announce Repo Rate Decision Today
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News18•07-10-2026, 09:52
RBI MPC Meeting LIVE: Governor Sanjay Malhotra to Announce Repo Rate Decision Today
- •The three-day meeting of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee concludes today with the decision announcement at 10 AM.
- •RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra will hold a press conference following the announcement to share the central bank policy stance.
- •Key factors influencing the repo rate decision include inflation, economic growth, crude oil prices, and global market conditions.
- •Retail inflation rose to 4.82 percent in August from 4.45 percent in July, remaining a key focus for the MPC.
Key Questions Answered
The decisions of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee's three-day meeting will be announced today, Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 10 AM, followed by a press conference held by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.
If the RBI increases the repo rate, borrowing costs for home loans, car loans, and personal loans could rise, which would lead to an increase in monthly EMIs for customers.
Retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026, showing an increase compared to the 4.45% recorded in July.
