To be or not to be: With GST tailwind, Monetary Policy Committee likely to hold rates
The three-day closed-door Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, which commenced on Monday (September 29, 2025), has raised hopes of a rate cut.
The October policy comes within weeks of a cut in Goods and Services Tax (GST) and at a time when demand is likely to be created in the domestic market amid the tariff pressure.
Analysts are divided on whether the rate fixing panel would vote for a rate cut or maintain status quo, considering the positive impact of GST cut on GDP growth and to further control inflation.
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To be or not to be: With GST tailwind, Monetary Policy Committee likely to hold rates
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