RBI Holds Rates, Weighs On Indian Markets

Domestic markets are poised to open weak on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, as Gift Nifty at 25,600 signals a 125–130 point gap-down against Nifty futures of 25,725. Analysts expect the RBI Monetary Policy Committee to hold policy rates while focusing on transmission of 125 basis points of past cuts via VRR and OMOs; global risk-off and an AI-related selloff in IT stocks add downside pressure.
Key Points
- 1Indicate Gift Nifty at 25,600 signals a 125–130 point gap-down at Friday open.
- 2Explain RBI is expected to keep policy rates unchanged, emphasizing transmission of 125 bps of past cuts.
- 3Advise market participants that IT stocks face AI-driven risk-off selling; monitor OMO/VRR guidance and FII flows.
Scoring Rationale
Timely, actionable market preview with named analysts; limited novelty and India-focused scope reduce wider impact.
Sources
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