Offshore rupee debt was likely to attract good demand
RBI will be cautious easing rates further given oil price uncertainties
RBI's status quo on rates disappoints economists.
It has already cut the rate three times this year to loosen credit and boost slowing growth in Asia's third-largest economy.
The policy will be presented in the backdrop of rising inflation.
Food prices probably fueled a sharp rise in India's retail inflation in December after the record low struck the previous month.
At least a 25 basis points hike can be expected on the October 5 policy
Traders believe the RBI will step in more strongly, if the rupee starts falling towards 65
RBI likely to cut rate early next year.
The RBI has targeted 6 percent inflation by January 2016
Govt is likely to find it hard to meet deficit target next year.
If the rupee falls further, it would negatively impact the dollar-based returns of foreign investors, and could influence foreign flows into India.
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Companies are legally allowed to invest in markets in India, but the practice has seldom stirred central bank concern until recently, when they have become much more active players.
While a pick-up in summer monsoon rains in recent weeks is expected to cool food inflation, most analysts don't anticipate another rate cut before a new governor is on the job
Morgan Stanley expects RBI to cut rates sharply rather than "dribble down".
The RBI has targeted consumer price inflation at 6 per cent by January and 4 per cent by March 2018.
Rajan's appointment will be perceived as a positive development.
Will RBI chief have the final say, in the form of a veto
RBI is closely monitoring monsoon.
The minders of the Modi government's economic policy believe it would take 7 to 8 quarters -- or till around late 2018 -- for the economy to reap the rewards of demonetisation.
The Reserve Bank of India unexpectedly raised its policy interest rate on Tuesday by 25 basis points (bps) but said that if consumer price inflation eases as projected, it does not foresee further near-term tightening.
While far from being a currency war, India does not have much of an option but to depreciate to accommodate its exports at a time when China shows its intent to let its currency depreciate.
The RBI cut rates for third time in 2015 due to favourable economic conditions.
The Reserve Bank of India held its policy rate at 7.25 percent on Tuesday.
The cutback on export credit refinance facility is another step towards a shift away from sector-specific liquidity allocations.
It would be beneficial for the economy to hold on to high interest rates till inflation numbers are under control.
Harsh Roongta, Mahesh Padmanabhan, Anil Rego answer the most sought after questions on Budget Day.
A Reuters poll showed only one out of 51 economists had expected a 50 basis points rate cut.
India is Asia's third-best performing equity market.
A moderate recovery in Indian factories, exports and investments were probably the main drivers for an increase in overall growth in the quarter through March.
RBI's surprise rate cut has revived sentiments of India Inc.
Experts hail Budget 2015 as a progressive, growth oriented one.
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