Markets end lower after MPC keeps repo rate unchanged

June 5, 2026 5:54 PM

Markets end lower after MPC keeps repo rate unchanged

Indian equity markets ended lower on Friday as investors reacted to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision and continued to assess global economic uncertainties. The benchmark indices closed lower, with the Nifty declining 49.85 points, or 0.21 per cent, to settle at 23,366.70. The Sensex also slipped 116.67 points, or 0.16 per cent, to close at 74,243.34. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the 23,450–23,550 region continues to serve as a key immediate resistance ...

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%; retains neutral stance amid global uncertainties

June 5, 2026 12:23 PM

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%; retains neutral stance amid global uncertainties

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday unanimously decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, while retaining its neutral policy stance amid heightened global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions in West Asia and persistent inflation concerns. Announcing the decision, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the MPC, after assessing evolving macroeconomic and financial conditions, voted unanimously to maintain the repo rate under the Liquidity A...