India Monetary Policy RBI MPC Decisions — March 23, 2026
Across the 9 filings, RBI dominates with announcements on the 2026-2027 MPC schedule (first meeting April 6-8), a mixed March 2026 Bulletin highlighting economic resilience (second advance GDP estimates positive, activity momentum in Feb) offset by CPI inflation pickup and global volatility, and stable money market operations showing net liquidity injections (₹6,226 Cr on Mar 20, ₹65,936 Cr on Mar 21, ₹65,396 Cr on Mar 22) despite daily absorptions, with bank cash reserves consistently above CRR requirement (₹7.82-7.84L Cr vs ₹7.75L Cr). Three corporate filings (TCS, Kansai Nerolac, TTK Prestige) signal Q4/FY26 earnings catalysts in April-May 2026 with dividend considerations and trading window closures. No insider trading, M&A, or capital allocation details disclosed; sentiments neutral except one mixed. Period trends show stable liquidity QoQ (cash reserves flat ~₹7.82L Cr), high volumes on Mar 20 (₹6.90L Cr overnight at 5.30%) dropping to zero thereafter. Implications favor rate stability supporting equities, but inflation risks warrant MPC watch; early TCS results Apr 9 post first MPC could set tone for IT/consumer sectors.