April 8, 2026 10:24 AM
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in first policy of FY27 after ceasefire in West Asia conflict
The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in the first monetary policy announcement of the financial year 2026-27, citing rising global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Announcing the decision, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously voted to maintain the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility at 5.25 per cent. Governor stated "After the detailed assessment of the evolving...