US EditionRBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% Amid Iran War, Flags Inflation Risks and Keeps Stance Neutral
- On Wednesday, the Reserve Bank of India's six-member Monetary Policy Committee unanimously kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent, marking a second consecutive pause amid rising global uncertainties.
- Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra cited heightened uncertainty from ongoing West Asia conflict, which has driven oil prices higher and caused sharp rupee depreciation, with fears of slower FY27 growth.
- CPI inflation is projected at 4.6 percent for the current fiscal, while retail inflation rose to 3.21 percent in February; the RBI has cut rates by 125 basis points since February 2025.
- Economic growth is expected to moderate to 6.9 percent in 2026-27 from 7.6 percent previously, though high-frequency indicators show "sustained momentum and economic activity," the Governor said.
- Following President Donald Trump's announcement of a two-week military strikes suspension against Iran, the Indian rupee appreciated 50 paise to 92.56 against the USD on Wednesday.
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RBI Governor gave information after the monetary policy review meeting RBI Repo Rate (Today Samaj), Business Desk: Crude oil prices had risen significantly recently due to the ongoing war between the US and Iran and tensions in the Gulf countries. Meanwhile, the RBI's monetary policy review meeting led to speculation that the RBI might raise interest rates this time. However, after the meeting concluded on Wednesday, the RBI held a comforting pr…
RBI Holds Repo Rate At 5.25% As Global Risks Rise - Growth Holds, But Uncertainty Deepens
The RBI’s six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, unanimously decided to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent. This marks the second consecutive policy pause following cumulative rate cuts of 125 basis points in 2025. Alongside the repo rate, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate was retained at …
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