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RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25%: Impact on Loans, Inflation and Economic Growth in India
Dec 05, 2025 01:25 pm CST
The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, as announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra. This unanimous decision aims to stimulate economic growth while managing low inflation. The RBI has upgraded its GDP forecast to 7.3% and projected inflation at 2% for FY2025-26. Additional measures include forex swaps and bond purchases worth Rs 1 lakh crore to ensure adequate liquidity in the market.
Bihar Assembly Election 2023: The Battle of Razor-Thin Margins in Key Constituencies
Nov 06, 2025 09:49 am CST
As 121 assembly seats in Bihar head to polls today, all eyes are on constituencies that were decided by incredibly slim margins in 2020. The closest contest was in Hilsa where JD(U) won by just 12 votes, while several other seats like Barbigha, Matihani, Bachhwara, Kurhani, and Bakhri were decided by fewer than 1,000 votes. These constituencies represent critical battlegrounds where both the ruling and opposition alliances are focusing their resources and scrutiny.
India's Retail Inflation Hits 8-Year Low of 1.54% in September 2025: Impact on Monetary Policy
Oct 14, 2025 01:28 pm CST
India's retail inflation has dropped to an 8-year low of 1.54% in September 2025, falling below the RBI's comfort zone for the second time this year. This significant decline is primarily attributed to reduced prices of vegetables, fruits, and pulses, alongside GST rationalization effects. Economists project continued moderate inflation and anticipate a possible 25 basis point rate cut by December 2025, as the RBI revises its inflation outlook downward to 2.6% for 2025-26.
Government Approves 3% Dearness Allowance Increase for Employees Ahead of Festive Season
Oct 01, 2025 05:50 pm CST
The Indian government has announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for employees and pensioners, effective from July 1. This festive season benefit, confirmed by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, follows a 2% hike in March and will impact compensation calculations until the Eighth Pay Commission implements new salary structures in 2026.
In Parties' 'Hyderabad Liberation Day' Plans, Echoes Of Political Divide
Sep 17, 2025 02:31 am CST
Various political parties are planning to commemorate 'Hyderabad Liberation Day' on Wednesday with distinct themes, highlighting the deep political divisions over its historical significance.