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RBI MPC minutes: 6-0 vote lifted repo to 5.50%, two dissent on stance
Minutes of the 5-7 October 2026 MPC meeting confirm a unanimous 25 bps repo increase to 5.50% and a 4-2 split on moving the stance to calibrated tightening.
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RBI Monetary Policy news
The Reserve Bank of India's six-member Monetary Policy Committee sets the repo rate, with a mandate to keep consumer price inflation at 4%, within a band of 2 to 6%.
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RBI MPC raises repo rate 25 bps to 5.50%, shifts to tightening
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee raised the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% on 7 October 2026 and moved its stance to calibrated tightening. We work through what it does to EMIs and deposits.
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SEBI extends angel-fund accredited-investor compliance deadline to March 31, 2027
SEBI's 7 September 2026 circular pushes the angel-fund accredited-investor deadline to 31 March 2027 for funds registered on or before 10 September 2025, with an interim cap of 200 non-accredited investors.
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RBI MPC raises repo rate 25 bps to 5.50%, shifts to tightening
The Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously on 7 October 2026 to raise the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% and change its stance to calibrated tightening, effective immediately.
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RBI August 2026 MPC Retains Neutral Stance as CPI Inflation Edges Above Target
The RBI MPC held the repo rate at 5.25% on 5 August 2026 and kept a neutral stance, even as June 2026 CPI inflation rose to 4.4%, above the 4% target. Here is the verified picture ahead of the October review.
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Form 138 (Formerly 24Q): The Quarterly Salary TDS Statement Every Employer Must File
Employers filing salary TDS must track Form 138 (formerly 24Q): the Q2 statement for July-September 2026 is due 31 October 2026. Plus the RBI MPC verdict on the 5.25% repo rate, due 7 October 2026.
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SEBI Extends Deadline for New ETF Pre-Open Call Auction and Price Band Norms
SEBI's 28 August 2026 circular extends the timeline for its new ETF base-price, price-band, pre-open call-auction and close-out norms. Here is what it means before the open.
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Securities Lending Watch: NSE Clearing Fixes SLBS Transaction Holidays for Calendar Year 2026
NSE Clearing circular NCL/CMPT/71789 fixes the SLBS transaction holidays for 2026. With markets reopening on Monday 5 October and the RBI MPC meeting on 5-7 October, here is the week ahead.
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RBI October 2025 policy measures: rupee lending abroad, SRVA into corporate bonds, ECB reform
RBIs 1 October 2025 developmental measures let banks lend rupees to Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka, open SRVA balances to corporate bonds, and rationalise ECB rules ahead of the 5-7 October 2026 MPC.
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SEBI pushes back retail algo-trading rollout: what traders must know before the bell
SEBI's 30 September 2025 circular extends the retail algo-trading timeline set on 4 February 2025. Here are the verified levels, the framework, and the events active traders should track before the bell.
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RBI floats a unified interest-rate rulebook for all lenders: draft loan-pricing directions open for comment
RBI released the Draft Interest Rates on Loans and Advances Directions, 2026 (ref 2026-2027/877, 12 Aug 2026): one principles-based rulebook for fixed and floating loans across all lenders.
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RBI holds repo rate at 5.25% for the fourth straight review: what the neutral stance signals for markets
RBI's MPC held the repo rate at 5.25% for a fourth straight review on 5 August 2026, keeping a neutral stance. What the frozen rate corridor signals for Nifty and Sensex sectors ahead of the 7 October 2026 review.
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ITR Season Watch: 31 July Deadline for Non-Audit Filers, ITR-1 to ITR-7 to Be Notified
The 31 July and 31 August 2026 ITR due dates for AY 2026-27 have closed. The watch now turns to the 7 and 15 September deposit deadlines, the 5-7 October RBI MPC, and the 1961-to-2025 Act transition.
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RBI Held the Repo Rate at 5.50% in August 2025: The Neutral-Stance Pause That Set Up the Year-End Cut
On 6 August 2025 the RBI MPC unanimously held the repo rate at 5.50% with a neutral stance and a 3.1% CPI forecast - the pause that framed the December 2025 cut to 5.25%.
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RBI MPC Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25% in December 2025: What the Surprise Easing Means for Markets
The RBI MPC cut the repo rate 25 bps to 5.25% in December 2025, then held it there through four 2026 meetings. Here is what the surprise easing means for markets and your loans.
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RBI MPC minutes show repo held at 5.25% in unanimous August vote
The RBI's August MPC minutes, released on 19 August 2026, record a unanimous 6-0 vote to hold the repo rate at 5.25% and retain the neutral stance, citing supply-side inflation.
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RBI August MPC minutes show 6-0 vote to keep repo at 5.25%
The RBI's minutes of its 3-5 August meeting, released on 19 August 2026, show all six MPC members voted to keep the repo rate at 5.25% and retain the neutral stance.
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RBI MPC minutes show unanimous vote to hold repo rate at 5.25%
The RBI's August MPC minutes, released on 19 August 2026, record a unanimous 6-0 vote to hold the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance, as members flagged inflation risks ahead.
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RBI MPC holds repo rate at 5.25%, keeps stance neutral
The Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% on 5 August 2026 in a unanimous vote, holding its neutral stance, with FY27 growth seen at 6.7% and inflation at 5.0%.
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RBI MPC holds repo rate at 5.25%, keeps neutral stance in Aug 2026
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee held the repo rate at 5.25% on 5 August 2026, voting unanimously and retaining a neutral stance. What it means for EMIs and FDs.
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RBI October 2025 Developmental and Regulatory Policies: 21 measures across markets and forex
The RBI's 1 October 2025 Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies set out 21 measures, including an ECL provisioning framework, revised capital market exposure rules and deposit insurance reform.
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RBI MPC holds repo rate at 5.25% in unanimous August 2026 vote
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee held the repo rate at 5.25% in a unanimous 6-0 vote on 5 August 2026 and kept its neutral stance. Here is the worked EMI and FD arithmetic.
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RBI MPC June 2025: surprise 50 bps repo cut to 5.50%, stance shifts to neutral
On 6 June 2025 the RBI's MPC cut the repo rate 50 bps to 5.50% and turned neutral. What the jumbo cut meant for rate-sensitive sectors and where the corridor sits now at 5.25%.
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RBI MPC December 2025: repo rate cut 25 bps to 5.25%, stance stays neutral
The RBI MPC cut the repo rate 25 bps to 5.25% on 5 December 2025, holding a neutral stance. What it means for banks, home loan EMIs, bonds and your SIP before the open.
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RBI pencils in 6.6% FY27 growth and 5.1% inflation: the June 2026 projections shaping the market open
The RBI held the repo at 5.25% in June 2026 and projected FY27 real GDP growth of 6.6% and CPI inflation of 5.1%. Here is how those verified numbers frame today market open, sector by sector.
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RBI February 2026 policy: repo rate steady at 5.25% as one member pushes for an accommodative stance
RBI's February 2026 MPC held the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance, projecting 7.4% GDP and 2.1% CPI for 2025-26. Here is what the frozen rate corridor means for rate-sensitive sectors today.
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Quarterly GSTR-1 deadline for QRMP filers: last date of the month following the quarter
Sunday 19 July 2026 keeps markets shut, but QRMP filers face a live GSTR-1 clock: GSTN says the return is due the last date of the month after the quarter.
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RBI MPC Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25% in December 2025: What the Decision Means for Markets
The RBI Monetary Policy Committee cut the repo rate 25 bps to 5.25% in December 2025, capping a 125 bps easing cycle. Here is the sector read-through for banks, autos and equities.
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RBI Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies 2026: gold-loan harmonisation and UPI limit signals
RBI's February 2026 statement proposed harmonised gold-loan norms across all regulated entities, eased branch expansion for large gold-loan NBFCs, and flagged a review of the Rs 1 lakh UPI P2M limit.
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RBI MPC June 2026: repo rate held at 5.25% with neutral stance — what a pause means for markets
The RBI's MPC held the repo rate at 5.25% on 5 June 2026 with a unanimous, neutral vote. Here is what a third straight pause means for Nifty sectors, rate-sensitives and your SIP.
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RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% in June 2026 MPC, Retains Neutral Stance: What Pre-Open Traders Should Watch
The RBI's 61st MPC held the repo rate at 5.25% on 5 June 2026 with a neutral stance - a third straight pause. The pre-open setup for rate-sensitive desks, with verified corridor levels.
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RBI Monetary Policy Watch: June 5, 2026 MPC Statement Headlines the 2026-27 Rate Calendar — Pre-Open Rate Setup
RBI's repo rate sits at 5.25% with a neutral stance after the 8 April 2026 hold, the second consecutive pause. Here is the verified pre-open rate setup and what to watch in the 5 June 2026 MPC resolution.
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RBI MPC Schedule: Six Bi-Monthly Meetings That Will Drive India Rate Direction
The RBI's June MPC concludes today with the repo rate at 5.25%. Here is the six-meeting schedule, the policy corridor, and the inflation and growth projections that drive India's rate direction.
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MCA AOC-4 Annual Filing: 30-Day Window After AGM For Financial Statement Submission
Tomorrow's watchlist for Friday 5 June 2026: the RBI MPC verdict, the MCA AOC-4 annual filing clock that runs Rs 100 a day with no cap, and what corporate India must track.
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GSTR-1 Monthly Filing: 11th Deadline And Why Late Filing Cascades To Block GSTR-3B
GSTR-1 for May 2026 is due 11 June, and Rule 59(6) freezes your GSTR-3B if you slip. Plus the RBI MPC verdict on 5 June and the 15 June advance-tax instalment.
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GSTR-9 annual return: 31-Dec deadline and the Rs 2 crore turnover applicability
GSTR-9 for FY 2025-26 falls due 31 December 2026, mandatory above Rs 2 crore turnover. Here is the form-by-form watchlist, the Rs 5 crore GSTR-9C threshold and the Section 47(2) late fee.
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RBI MPC: How stance differs from the repo rate decision and why both matter
Every RBI MPC meeting delivers two outputs: a repo rate decision and a stance label. Here is how they differ, why both move markets, and what to watch on policy day.
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Income Tax Due Date ITR FY 2025-26: Why 31 Jul 2026 Matters and Belated-Return Consequences
Why the 31 July 2026 ITR due date anchors May's tax planning, plus the GSTR-1, TDS deposit, PF, and pre-MPC market signposts traders should mark before Monday opens.
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RBI June 2026 Pre-MPC Preview: What to Watch After the April Hold
RBI held the repo rate at 5.25% on 8 April 2026 with a neutral stance. Pre-open guide to the policy corridor, FY27 projections, and the 3-5 June 2026 MPC review.
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RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% in April 2026: Crude Surge Forces a Pause
The Reserve Bank of India unanimously kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its April 2026 MPC meeting, citing West Asia geopolitical risk and Brent crude above USD 100 per barrel. Stance remains neutral.
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RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% in February 2026 — First Pause After the 2025 Cutting Cycle
The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate steady at 5.25% in its February 2026 MPC meeting, the first hold after a sequence of cuts during 2025 that took the rate from 6.50% down to 5.25%. Stance remained neutral.