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What decision did the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) make regarding the policy repo rate in October 2024?
Question

What decision did the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) make regarding the policy repo rate in October 2024?

A.

Changed to 6.00%

B.

Kept unchanged at 6.50%

C.

Increased to 6.75%

D.

Decreased to 6.25%

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Kept unchanged at 6.50%
Explanation:
In October 2024, the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to maintain the policy repo rate at 6.50%, citing robust domestic growth and concerns over inflation .
Information Booster:
  • Repo Rate: The rate at which the RBI lends money to commercial banks.​

  • Inflation Concerns: Maintaining the rate aimed to control inflation, which had exceeded the RBI's upper threshold of 6.0% in preceding months. ​

  • Growth Projections: The RBI projected GDP growth at 7.2% for FY2024-25, reflecting confidence in the economy's resilience. ​

  • Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR): In December 2024, the RBI reduced the CRR by 50 basis points to 4%, aiming to boost liquidity in the banking system.

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