RBI MPC Meeting: In a move to boost loan access, the RBI has slashed the repo rate by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 5.5%. This marks a cumulative 100 basis point reduction since February. While the RBI signals limited room for further cuts by shifting to a 'neutral' stance, this decision arrives amidst a backdrop of India's robust 7.
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Following RCB's triumph in the IPL final, captain Rajat Patidar announced that the win was dedicated to RCB's trusted talisman Virat Kohli, who has been with the team since the start of the competition in 2008. The captain was also spotted breaking a tradition in the final and urged Kohli to take center stage in the celebrations.
The Supreme Court denied Christian Michel James' plea to remove the bail condition requiring a local address, stating he could remain in Tihar Jail if unable to provide one. Michel, accused in the AgustaWestland scam, argued he lacked local contacts after six years in custody and a divorce.
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Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was above 24,550, BSE Sensex was up over 150 points.
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