This week's RBI MPC meeting: Will the Central Bank lower interest rates in December?

RBI MPC Meeting: Due to low inflation, the RBI's MPC is expected to decrease interest rates by 25 basis points on December 3–5. However, other economists predict no change. The RBI lowered rates by 100 basis points earlier in 2025. Investors are preparing for the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, which is set for this week. Everyone is impacted by the RBI's MPC results, from financial markets to average households.

 Date and Time of the RBI MPC Meeting

Governor Sanjay Malhotra will preside over the next MPC meeting, which is scheduled for December 3–5, 2025. On December 5 at roughly 10 AM IST, the policy announcement—which includes the repo rate decision—is anticipated.

Anticipations of a Possible Rate Reduction

According to a Press Trust of India (PTI) report, due to muted inflationary pressures, many experts anticipate that the RBI may reduce the benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points (bps).