RBI MPC Meeting October 2026 outcome announcement today at 10 am: When, where to watch LIVE Guv Sanjay Malhotra’s speech

What happened: The RBI's three-day Monetary Policy Committee meeting began Monday, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra set to announce the policy decision on 7 October at 10:00 am, followed by a press conference at noon. Key numbers: Repo rate held at 5.25% for four consecutive reviews after a cumulative 125 Why it matters: Markets expect the first repo rate hike in four years amid rising inflation and high crude oil prices. Bandhan Life's Avinash Agarwal said any action would be driven by domestic inflation, growth, liquidity and financial stability rather than the US Federal Reserve rate path.

RBI MPC October 2026 outcome announcement today at 10 am with Governor Sanjay Malhotra speech.

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