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Status quo for the 10th time, but stance shifts to "neutral."
RBI Monetary Policy Update: October 2024
RBI leaves the key lending rate (repo rate) at 6.5% for the 10th consecutive time.
Repo Rate Unchanged
MSF & SDF Rates Unchanged
Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) remains at 6.75%, and Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) at 6.25%.
Market Predictions
A CNBC-TV18 poll correctly predicted the unchanged repo rate, reflecting market expectations.
The decision was made with a 5:1 majority among the Monetary Policy Committee members.
Voting Outcome
Shift to 'Neutral' Stance
RBI changes its stance from "withdrawal of accommodation" to "neutral," signaling policy flexibility.
Unanimous Stance Change
All MPC members agreed on changing the stance to neutral.
Governor's Statement
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasized focusing on inflation control within the target range.
Das highlighted the maturity of the Flexible Inflation Targeting framework over the past 8 years.
Developing Story
More updates expected as this story continues to develop.