RBI Minutes: Chief Malhotra said that given the present state of the economy and its outlook, the current policy rate is appropriate

The minutes from the RBI indicate a consensus that the current policy rate is appropriate, reflecting confidence in the robustness of domestic growth.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 20 Feb 2026, 11:52 UTCOn the live feed at 11:32 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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RBI Minutes: Chief Malhotra said that given the present state of the economy and its outlook, the current policy rate is appropriate

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Chief Malhotra:

Domestic drivers of growth continue to be robust.

Member Bhattacharyya:

Inflation, excluding precious metals, is expected to remain benign for the foreseeable future.

Member Gupta:

Another rate cut doesn't seem warranted at this point.
Inflation seen benign for the next 2 quarters.

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The outlook for inflation appears benign, particularly excluding precious metals, and officials suggest no pressing need for further rate cuts. This may reinforce expectations that the RBI will maintain its current stance amidst stable economic conditions, which could influence fixed income and currency markets going forward.

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