RBI MPC Meeting 2025 Live: Will RBI cut interest rates today?
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BI MPC 2025 Live Updates, RBI Monetary Policy Meeting Outcomes, RBI MPC Meeting December 2025 News & Live Updates: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its policy interest rate unchanged at 5.5% for the second consecutive time in the previous MPC, citing concerns over tariff uncertainties.
In the 4th bi-monthly monetary policy of the current fiscal, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to maintain the repo rate at 5.5% with a neutral stance.
Since February 2025, the RBI has reduced the policy rate by 100 basis points. Following a 50-basis-point cut in June, the repo rate stands at 5.5%. Retail inflation has remained below 4% since February this year, easing to 0.25% in October—the lowest year-on-year inflation in the current CPI series. India’s GDP grew by 8.2% in Q2 FY26, a six-quarter high driven by robust performance in services, manufacturing, and favorable monsoon conditions.
The current MPC meeting commenced on December 3rd, with decisions scheduled for announcement on December 5 at 10 AM IST. A press conference will follow at noon, streamed live on RBI’s YouTube, X, and official website. Minutes of the meeting will be published within two weeks.
Below are key highlights from recent MPC meetings held in October, August, June, April, and February 2025. The final meeting for this fiscal year is slated for February 4-6, 2026.
- December 5, 2025 07:55
RBI MPC meet: SBI economists see December rate cut as uncertain
According to State Bank of India’s economic research department, the Q2 growth figures and October inflation data present a complex challenge for the RBI regarding potential rate adjustments this month.
SBA analysts weigh in on rate cut likelihood
SBI economists highlight that strong Q2 growth and low inflation complicate the RBI’s decision-making for a December rate adjustment.
- December 5, 2025 07:46
RBI MPC meet: Analysts project 25bps rate reduction
A recent report indicates market expectations of a 25-basis-point reduction in the repo rate during the RBI’s December policy announcement.
Market anticipates possible rate cut
Market analysts suggest subdued CPI inflation and stable growth could prompt the RBI to ease monetary policy in December.
- December 5, 2025 07:34
Bond market scenarios post-RBI decision
India’s unexpectedly strong GDP growth and record-low inflation have reshaped bond market expectations ahead of the central bank’s policy announcement. Analysts suggest the RBI’s decision could trigger significant market movements across five distinct scenarios.
Five potential bond market outcomes
Market participants analyze potential bond yield movements depending on the RBI’s stance alignment with growth-inflation dynamics.
Published on December 5, 2025
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