Briefing · Tue, 16 June 2026

RBI holds repo at 5.25% as growth forecast is nudged higher

Your morning briefing on Indian banking: policy rates steady, PSU bank profits climbing, and tighter norms on unsecured retail lending.

Tue, 16 June 2026

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RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%; FY27 GDP growth forecast revised to 7.1%

The Monetary Policy Committee kept the policy repo rate unchanged while raising its FY27 growth projection.

Economic Times · Tue, 16 June 2026
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PSU banks report 18% YoY rise in Q4 net profit; asset quality improves further

Public sector lenders posted a strong quarter on lower provisions and steady net interest margins.

Mint · Tue, 16 June 2026
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RBI tightens norms on unsecured retail lending; risk weights raised to 125%

Higher risk weights on unsecured consumer credit will raise capital requirements for banks and NBFCs.

Business Standard · Tue, 16 June 2026
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