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RBI MPC February 2025: This marks the first MPC meeting under the leadership of the newly appointed RBI Governor, Sanjay Malhotra.
RBI Monetary Policy 2025: You can watch the live broadcast of Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s first MPC statement on RBI’s YouTube channel
RBI Monetary Policy Meeting Live Streaming: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting began on February 5, 2025, and the key announcements regarding the decisions made during this meeting will be delivered by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on February 7, 2025, at 10 am.
This announcement will provide important insights into the central bank’s monetary policy, including any potential changes to the repo rate, and will be closely monitored by both markets and economists.
The meeting has drawn considerable attention this week, with expectations of a possible 25 basis points cut in the repo rate. This marks the first MPC meeting under the leadership of the newly appointed RBI Governor, Sanjay Malhotra.
Where & When to Watch RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra LIVE
Governor Sanjay Malhotra will address the media at 10 am on February 7, 2025, after the conclusion of the two-day MPC meeting. His statement will provide clarity on the central bank’s stance regarding GDP growth, inflation forecasts, and potential rate cuts.
You can watch the live broadcast of Governor Malhotra’s first MPC statement on RBI’s YouTube channel starting at 10 am on February 7, 2025.
For real-time updates and analysis on the RBI’s decisions and their impact on the economy and loan borrowers, News18.com will be live-blogging the developments.
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- MPC Meeting Dates: February 5–7, 2025
- Repo Rate Announcement: February 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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- RBI Governor’s Press Conference: February 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Expectations for a Rate Cut
Analysts widely expect the MPC to announce a 25 bps rate cut, as the last rate reduction occurred in May 2020. Shreya Sodhani, Regional Economist at Barclays, commented, “We continue to expect the RBI MPC to announce a 25 bps policy repo rate cut in the February 7 policy meeting, along with non-rate measures to address liquidity issues and manage INR volatility.”
Suman Chowdhury, Executive Director & Chief Economist at Acuité Ratings, noted that this meeting comes amid both external and domestic challenges. Global factors, such as changes in U.S. government policies and a stronger USD, have led to capital outflows and currency depreciation in emerging economies like India. Domestically, India is facing an economic slowdown, with GDP growth projections lowered to 6.4% from 8.2% in FY24, adding further concerns.