RBI MPC meeting LIVE updates: Central bank likely to cut rates amid global tariff heat

RBI MPC meeting updates: Most experts believe that the RBI could cut interest rates to support the economy before global issues start to bite. With inflation cooling, economic growth slowing, crude oil prices falling, and US bond yields dipping, many believe the RBI now has the room to act.

1 Min Read RBI MPC meeting updates: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will announce its first bi-monthly monetary policy for FY26 on Wednesday (April 9). The three-day meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), chaired by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, began on April 7 and concludes on April 9 with the policy decision. The April policy review comes at a time when global markets are under pressure due to escalating trade tensions and tariff hikes in the US, raising fears of a potential global recession.

Despite these headwinds, the RBI is likely to stay focused on domestic economic indicators. A CNBC-TV18 poll of leading bankers, economists, and bond market participants suggests that the central bank may factor in global risks but prioritise India's growth outlook. A majority of experts polled anticipate a 25 basis point rate cut to cushion the economy ahead of any deeper impact from global developments.

Catch LIVE updates on RBI MPC meeting here: RBI MPC meeting LIVE updates: Morgan Stanley expects 25 bps rate cut, warns of broad export slowdown Chetan Ahya, Chief Asia Economist & EMs at Morgan Stanley is factoring in a 25 basis points (bps) rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as concerns mount over the potential impact of global tariffs on the nation’s economic growth.“We are saying that there will be a rate cut plus stance change. We are not building in 50, we are building in 25 basis cut.

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