India's central bank to cut rates to boost economy

India Central Bank Kicks Off Easing Cycle to Boost Economy
The Reserve Bank of India cut its policy rate for the first time in nearly five years as economic growth slows and inflation cools.
India's central bank to cut rates to boost economy as inflation slows
India is expected to cut interest rates for the first time in nearly five years on Friday to provide stimulus to its sluggish economy, with easing price pressures giving policymakers more room to manoeuvre.
India likely to cut benchmark rates for the first time in nearly five years as economy slows, inflation eases
The Reserve Bank of India is expected to trim the interest rate by 25 basis points to 6.25% at the policy meeting concluding Friday, in what would be its first rate cut in nearly five years. Indian government bonds have rallied in recent weeks,
India cuts rates for first time in nearly five years to 6.25%
MUMBAI -- The Reserve Bank of India on Friday cut its key interest rate for the first time since May 2020, as concerns about a slowing economic growth appeared to take precedence over sticky inflation and a weakening rupee.
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