Policy update for 7 August 2025

RBI / Monetary Policy

Key Highlights

• Repo rate: Held steady at 5.50% (unanimous MPC decision)
• Policy stance: Maintained as “Neutral”, indicating neither tightening nor easing immediately
• GDP forecast: Kept at 6.5% for FY26, with stable inflation projection (CPI ~3.1%, core inflation ~4%)
• CRR cu…[Read more]

Equity Markets & Sector News Update -7 Aug, 2025

Markets & Macro
• Indian equities closed lower: Sensex down 166.26 points (0.21%) to 80,543.99; Nifty fell 0.31% to 24,574.20. Domestic indices reacted to neutral RBI policy and escalating U.S. tariffs on Indian goods
• Markets are poised for a muted open as U.S. doubles tariffs on Indian imp…[Read more]

Equity Markets & Sector News Update -6 Aug, 2025

Markets & Macro
• Equities set for a subdued open, with Gift Nifty futures down ~0.2% amid renewed U.S. tariff threats over India’s crude imports from Russia; Sensex at ~80,710 and Nifty at 24,649 
• FPIs have sold equities for 12 consecutive sessions, with DIIs net sellers too; markets await RBI c…[Read more]

News Update and Focus Aug 5

Markets & Macro

• Equity indices opened lower: Sensex was down ~0.09% at 80,946, while Nifty slipped marginally to around 24,720 

• Sentiment weakened further as U.S. President Trump renewed threats of steep tariffs over India’s purchase of Russian oil exports. The rupee declined sharply, nearing ₹88/USD and prompti…[Read more]