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Economists and industry leaders said the RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged reflects a cautious approach amid global uncertainties. The central bank revised FY27 growth projections lower while introducing measures to attract foreign capital and support financial stability.

The rupee strengthened sharply by 81 paise to close at 94.93 against the US dollar after the Reserve Bank of India announced measures to boost foreign capital inflows and forex liquidity. The RBI kept repo rate unchanged at 5.25% while maintaining a neutral stance

The RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% for a second consecutive policy review, citing risks from rising crude oil prices, West Asia conflict-related supply disruptions, rupee depreciation, and potential inflation pressures despite retail inflation remaining close to its 4% target

SBI Research expects RBI to hold repo rate in June, using short-term tools to manage rupee pressure. FY26 GDP growth seen at 7.5%, FY27 at 6.6%. Inflation risks persist, crude may stay above $90, urging excise duty cuts 

Reserve Bank of India kept repo rate unchanged at 5.25% as Governor Sanjay Malhotra cited easing inflation and steady growth. However, global uncertainties, crude oil risks, and potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions may impact outlook

The RBI on Friday kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and retained a neutral stance, citing controlled inflation and a favourable growth outlook. The MPC said it is assessing global headwinds while allowing earlier rate cuts to transmit.

The RBI’s latest policy decisions signal confidence in India’s strong economic outlook, with GDP growth for FY26 revised to 7.3 per cent. SBI Chairman CS Setty said the rate cut, neutral stance, and liquidity steps will support momentum while ensuring price stability

The RBI cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% to support growth, citing historically low retail inflation and strong 8.2% Q2 GDP. Despite rupee depreciation, the MPC maintained a neutral stance as cheaper loans are expected to boost economic activity

The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% for the second consecutive time, citing tariff uncertainties. Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted risks to growth despite easing retail inflation, which fell to a six-year low in August 

The Reserve Bank of India could consider further repo rate cuts if GDP growth underperforms and the US Federal Reserve adopts aggressive easing. HSBC Mutual Fund says liquidity will stay ample, with corporate bonds offering attractive spreads

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced a 50 bps repo rate cut to 5.5% amid falling inflation, now at 3.2%. The central bank also slashed CRR by 100 bps in phases, while shifting its policy stance from accommodative to neutral.

As of April 9th, 2025, the RBI reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points (bps). It brought it down from 6.25% to 6.00%. This is the second reduction in 2025, with the previous cut also being 25 bps in February 2025.

According to an SBI report, With RBI’s 50 basis points cumulative reduction in policy rates, transmission of the rate cut by banks is expected in the coming quarters

RBI signals its cautious approach to balance the twin factors of inflation and growth

The CRR has been reduced from 4.5 per cent to 4 per cent. This is the first time since March 2020 that the CRR has been cut

Raises inflation target to 4.8 per cent from previous projection of 4.5 per cent for current fiscal

The RBI’s stance suggests a continued focus on price stability, given the current economic climate

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das: MPC Decides to Maintain Current 6.5% Repo Rate

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announces MPC's decision to maintain the repo rate at 6.5% after three-day deliberations.

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