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On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, MPC has decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged. MPC stands for
A
Money Policy Committee
B
Management Policy Committee
C
Monetary Product Committee
D
Monetary Policy Committee
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Bank Rate is published under Section 49 of the RBI Act, 1934. This rate has been aligned with the MSF rate and, changes automatically as and when the MSF rate changes alongside policy repo rate changes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Accordingly, the MPC decided to increase the policy repo rate by 35 basis points to 6.25 per cent. The MPC also decided to remain focused on withdrawal of accommodation to ensure that inflation remains within the target going forward, while supporting growth. 15.

Detailed explanation-3: -On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting today (August 5, 2022) decided to: Increase the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 50 basis points to 5.40 per cent with immediate effect.

Detailed explanation-4: -Here’s what the Indian central bank chief announced. RBI Monetary Policy Committee Meeting December 2022: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Wednesday hiked the repo rate by 35 basis points (bps) to 6.25 per cent with immediate effect, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced.

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