RBI monetary policy, Feb. 7 -- The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is deliberating on interest rates amid heightened uncertainty. After a Budget that focused on consumption, the market appears to have largely priced in a 25 bps rate cut. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra will announce the policy decision today (Friday, February 7).

Several key factors, including a visible slowdown in India's economic growth, moderating food inflation, tighter liquidity conditions, and stock market volatility, will influence the MPC decision.

Most experts believe the central bank will bite the bullet and announce a 25 bps rate cut. However, some experts believe the central bank will consider other options to address the chal...