RBI set to announce repo rate decision today; here’s what to expect

IANS | June 5, 2026 9:18 AM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India is set to announce its monetary policy decision on Friday after the three-day Monetary Policy Committee meeting -- chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra -- with experts widely expecting the repo rate to remain unchanged amid geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices.

'We're going to make a deal': Trump on India-US trade agreement

IANS | June 5, 2026 8:17 AM

Washington, June 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said the United States and India are moving towards a trade agreement, while describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “good friend” and signalling confidence that the two countries will reach a deal.