RBI keeps rates on hold, and cuts growth projections

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July 31, 2013

NEW DELHI - The Reserve Bank of India has chosen to keep its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 7.25%, in line with market expectations. In the RBI’s words, “moderating wholesale price inflation … and decelerating growth would have provided a reasonable case for continuing on the easing stance” (the RBI last cut rates on May 3).