{"id":88386,"date":"2026-04-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/?p=88386"},"modified":"2026-04-08T10:06:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:06:33","slug":"this-afternoon-rbi-holds-rates-as-oil-risks-rise-sebi-offers-ipo-relief-amid-listing-delays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/2026\/04\/08\/this-afternoon-rbi-holds-rates-as-oil-risks-rise-sebi-offers-ipo-relief-amid-listing-delays\/","title":{"rendered":"THIS AFTERNOON: RBI holds rates as oil risks rise; Sebi offers IPO relief amid listing delays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good<\/strong><strong> afternoon, friends.<\/strong> The shift in mood is stark this morning after the overnight announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. The eleventh-hour agreement paves the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, snapping a grueling six-week losing streak for Indian benchmark indices.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>But the economic fallout is still being tallied:<\/strong> Even with the ink drying on the truce, New Delhi is taking no chances. The government is reportedly weighing a USD 2.1 bn credit support plan for businesses whose cashflows have been battered by the recent disruptions. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The uncertainty is also looming in the education sector:<\/strong> Indian students are reconsidering the UAE\u2019s image as a safe, low-cost study destination. Deferrals are rising as families price in the risk, taming the robust India-Gulf education corridor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Watch this space <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>ECONOMY \u2014 <\/strong><strong>The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) left its benchmark repurchase (repo) rate unchanged at 5.25% in its latest review<\/strong>, with the Monetary Policy Committee unanimously voting to hold rates and retain a neutral stance as it assesses the impact of the Iran war on the economic outlook, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/india\/indias-central-bank-holds-rates-iran-war-upends-economic-outlook-2026-04-08\/\" style=\"\">Reuters<\/a> reports. The RBI expects GDP growth to moderate to 6.9% in FY 2027, compared with an estimated 7.6% in FY 2026. Inflation is projected at 4.6%, remaining within the central bank\u2019s 2-6% target range.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Policy stance: <\/strong>The rate-setting panel is holding its position as it awaits clearer signals on how external shocks \u2014 particularly from energy prices and supply constraints \u2014 will feed into the domestic economy. The RBI also signaled it will remain proactive on liquidity management, using tools such as open market operations and repo auctions. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why it matters: <\/strong>Sustained increases in oil prices and disruptions to key inputs could begin to weigh on demand over time, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said. He flagged risks from Strait of Hormuz disruptions to supplies and domestic production, particularly as high crude oil prices will feed inflation. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Services growth slowed in March:<\/strong> India\u2019s services sector growth slowed to a 14-month low in March as the Middle East conflict weighed on demand, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/4\/299.pdf\" style=\"\">HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers\u2019 Index (PMI) (pdf)<\/a> compiled by S&P Global. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>MEANWHILE-<\/strong> BMI, Fitch Group\u2019s research arm, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/m.economictimes.com\/news\/economy\/indicators\/fitch-unit-cuts-indias-economic-growth-targets-amid-iran-war-gdp\/articleshow\/130074890.cms\" style=\"\">trimmed India\u2019s FY 2027 growth outlook to 7%<\/a> from an earlier 7.7% as spillovers from the war mount. Fitch\u2019s outlook comes as other agencies, including EY, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/2026\/04\/01\/this-afternoon-war-drag-could-shave-1-pp-off-gdp-growth-says-ey\/\" style=\"\">downgraded India\u2019s growth forecast<\/a>, warning that a prolonged conflict could shave 1 percentage point off the country\u2019s GDP growth and lift inflation by 1.5 pp.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>IPO WATCH \u2014 <\/strong><strong>The<\/strong> <strong>Securities<\/strong><strong> and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is giving companies planning to go public a one-time extension<\/strong> on the back of market volatility stirred by the war, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sebi.gov.in\/legal\/circulars\/apr-2026\/relaxation-from-the-applicability-of-sebi-master-circular-for-compliance-with-the-provisions-of-the-sebi-listing-obligations-and-disclosure-requirements-regulations-2015-on-non-compliance-with-the-_100787.html\" style=\"\">notification<\/a> from the Indian market regulator. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What changed? <\/strong>Sebi approvals expiring between 1 April and 30 September will now remain valid until 30 September. The regulator has also relaxed norms on minimum 25% public shareholding, adding that no penal action will be taken for non-compliance during the period. Existing penalties, such as fines or freezing promoter holdings, may also be withdrawn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why it matters: <\/strong>India typically requires companies to list within 12-18 months of Sebi approval. The move follows multiple IPO deferrals amid market volatility, allowing issuers to access better time listings. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Market mood:<\/strong> Despite volatility, IPO filing activity remains strong. March saw 38 firms including <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/2026\/01\/24\/indias-mutual-fund-giant-sbi-funds-management-heads-for-market-debut\/\" style=\"\">SBI Funds Management<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/2026\/03\/25\/mubadala-backed-manipal-health-seeks-usd-1-17-bn-in-upcoming-ipo\/\" style=\"\">Mubadala-backed Manipal Health<\/a> file their draft prospectus. However, recent listings saw muted debuts, reflecting cautious investor appetite.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Big-ticket listings ahead<\/strong>, including the National Stock Exchange and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/mena-india\/2026\/03\/27\/reliance-asks-gulf-swf-to-pare-stakes-in-jio-platforms-ipo\/\" style=\"\">Jio Platforms<\/a>, are expected to hit markets, alongside electric mobility firm BatterySmart and lending platform Fibe, keeping the pipeline active despite near-term uncertainty.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/egypt\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">***<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">YOU\u2019RE READING EnterpriseAM MENA <> India, your C-suite briefing on the movement of trade, investment, people, and ideas along one of the world\u2019s most exciting corridors. 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These trends are estimated to contribute around INR 9.3 tn (USD 100 bn) to the market expansion. Some 220 mn Gen Z shoppers are projected to account for about 45% of online consumption, shaping platform design and product discovery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Quick commerce: <\/strong>Rapid delivery platforms \u2014 already expanding beyond grocery into beauty, fashion, and electronics \u2014 are projected to scale into an INR 4.2 tn (USD 50 bn) segment with around 70 mn users. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> Happening this week<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>India\u2019s<\/strong><strong> External Affairs Minister S. 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