RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained the repo rate at 5.25% during its monetary policy committee meeting, citing geopolitical risks and supply-chain disruptions. Economists had anticipated this pause, with growth projected at 6.7% for fiscal year 2027 and inflation expected to average 5.00%. The RBI emphasized the need for clarity on inflation before making future policy decisions.