The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the repo rate by 0.25% to 6.50% in its April review, marking a more than five-year low. Since January 2015, th...

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the repo rate by 0.25% to 6.50% in its April review, marking a more than five-year low. Since January 2015, the repo rate has been cut by a total of 150 basis points (1.5%). Market participants are awaiting possible revisions in GDP growth forecasts, inflation targets for FY17, and RBI's commentary on foreign exchange reserves, especially as about $30 billion of foreign currency non-resident bank deposits mature in September.

Which of the following statements contradicts the RBI's recent rate cut actions?

Options

A.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), closely monitored by the RBI for interest rate decisions, rose to 5.39% in April from 4.83% in March.

B.

Global crude oil prices fell to a 12-year low below $27 per barrel in January 2016, supporting the RBI's decision to cut rates.

C.

Loans and EMIs will become more affordable for retail borrowers due to the rate cuts.

D.

The Indian Rupee will strengthen against other currencies as a result of the rate cuts.

E.

None of These

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