Rating agency ICRA expects the Reserve Bank of India to keep policy interest rates unchanged for an extended period unless economic growth slows meaningfully. The outlook follows the recent move by the central bank to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 5.25 per cent. The
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased lending restrictions on non-bank financial companies (NBFCs) and microfinance institutions (MFIs) by lowering risk weights for bank credit. This move aims to boost lending capacity and support economic growth, reversing the slowdown observed after previous regulatory measures. In November 2023, the RBI had increased risk weights















