RBI MPC Meeting Oct 2026: Dates, outcome announcement time, when & where to watch LIVE speech of Guv Sanjay Malhotra

What happened: The RBI's six-member Monetary Policy Committee meets October 5 to 7 and will announce its decision on October 7 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a press conference by Governor Sanjay Malhotra at 12:00 p.m. Key numbers: Nine of 10 economists surveyed by Mint expect a 25 basis point hike to 5.50%. The repo rate is currently 5.25%. Why it matters: A hike would be the first in more than three years, with the last in February 2023. All respondents expect the panel to retain its neutral stance, signalling it wants to keep options open rather than commit to a prolonged hiking cycle.

The RBI's six-member Monetary Policy Committee meets October 5 to 7 and will announce its decision on October 7 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a press conference by Governor Sanjay Malhotra at 12:00 p.m.

A hike would be the first in more than three years, with the last in February 2023. All respondents expect the panel to retain its neutral stance, signalling it wants to keep options open rather than commit to a prolonged hiking cycle.