RBI MPC Meeting Oct 2026: Dates, outcome announcement time, when & where to watch LIVE speech of Guv Sanjay Malhotra
RBI moved higher with October 7 in focus.
· LiveMint Markets, NDTV Profit
The RBI will review economic challenges at its MPC meeting, with high expectations for a 25 basis points rate hike on October 7. This move follows global trends of monetary tightening and is influenced by inflationary concerns and the impact of El Niño on India's economy.
Key facts
- Dates in focus
- October 7
The analysis
RBI reported movement of 25 basis points. Those are the figures as filed — what moves the price is how they sit against what the market already expected, not their absolute size.
This is a Rate / liquidity policy event. Rate direction moves bank margins and the discount rate applied to every long-duration asset. The commentary usually matters more than the decision, which is often already priced.
Why it matters
- With RBI involved, this carries a regulatory dimension that can outlast the immediate market reaction.