RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, for second time in row, amid West Asia crisis
The Reserve Bank of India has maintained its repo rate at 5.25% for the second consecutive time, citing global economic uncertainty and the West Asia conflict. The central bank also lowered its FY27 GDP growth projection to 6.6% due to supply chain disruptions and market volatility.
Why it matters
This decision signals a cautious approach to monetary policy in India, directly impacting borrowing costs and economic growth expectations amid global instability.
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged for the second time in a row, at 5.25%, Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Friday (June 5, 2026).
The article reports on official central bank policy decisions using neutral, factual language without editorializing.
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