India’s central bank maintains the benchmark rate at 5.25%, aligning with market expectations amid inflation and growth considerations.
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee left the repo rate steady at 5.25% following its August meeting. The decision reflects a cautious approach to balancing inflation control with economic growth objectives.
Markets had widely anticipated the hold, with prior consensus pointing to no change after the last adjustment in February. The repo rate has remained at 5.25% since then, as inflation trends and domestic demand dynamics evolve.
No immediate market reaction was reported, though the policy stance is expected to support liquidity conditions while monitoring price stability risks.