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RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains 'neutral' stance

RBI MPC August meeting: At its policy meeting, held between August 3 and August 5, the committee maintained its 'neutral' stance

RBI MPC keeps repo rate at 5.25%, retains neutral stance amid global risks

The RBI retained its neutral monetary policy stance while revising its FY27 inflation forecast to 5 per cent and raising its economic growth projection to 6.7 per cent

RBI MPC August 2026 meeting: When and where to watch rate decision live

RBI MPC meet: At its June monetary policy review, the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent

MPC meet: RBI may join global central banks on status quo bandwagon

All eyes on whether the policy tone turns less dovish

RBI likely to keep rates unchanged as inflation risks stay in focus

The central bank's six-member Monetary Policy Committee, headed by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, is expected to leave the repurchase rate unchanged at 5.25%

August MPC: Wait and watch, with ample caution amid inflation risks

Inflationary pressures resurfaced after averaging a modest 2 per cent in 2025-26

Wait-and-watch mode: Why the RBI MPC is likely to hold interest rates

The rate-setting body is likely to remain in wait-and-watch mode as uncertainties continue to cloud the macroeconomic outlook

RBI likely to keep rates unchanged in August as inflation risks persist

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged in its August monetary policy review on elevated inflation risks and pending the closure of the FCNR(B) deposit scheme, a poll of 10 economists and treasury heads has revealed. Most respondents anticipate that the central bank will maintain its policy stance as 'Neutral' while adopting a hawkish tone amid rising inflation risks from geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices and an uneven monsoon. Economists said the central bank will remain in a "wait-and-watch" mode as it assesses the evolving inflation outlook. "As of now, trimmed core inflation remains benign and suggests a status quo is the best policy option for the time being, with caution being expressed through the policy tone," said Aditi Nayar, chief economist at ICRA. In recent media outings, Governor Sanjay Malhotra has reiterated that inflation will be the central bank's foremost priority going ahead, pointing out that progress

RBI conducts two VRR auctions as liquidity surplus dips below ₹1 trillion

The central bank held two variable rate repo auctions after banking system liquidity surplus dropped below Rs 1 trillion, while the 10-year bond yield rose 3 basis points

HDFC Bank raises MCLR by up to 10 bps despite RBI holding repo rate steady

The country's largest private-sector lender increased lending benchmarks across tenors, with the sharpest rise in the two-year MCLR despite an unchanged policy rate

RBI likely to join Asia's rate-hike push as inflation pressures rise

RBI's commentary on inflation 'opens the door for rate hikes in the next meeting' in August, according to Pranjul Bhandari, chief India economist at HSBC Holdings Plc

Cautious status quo: RBI sees higher inflation, slower growth in FY27

The decision to hold rates was unanimous. The MPC also retained the neutral stance on policy

Rate hike not preferred course of action right now: Ambit's Nitin Bhasin

A rate hike does not appear to be the RBI's preferred course of action at this stage, said Nitin Bhasin, head, institutional equities, Ambit

'MPC signals strategic prudence, potential rate hikes likely from October'

While immediate forex inflows are not anticipated from the above measures, they are likely to arrest the recent capital outflows and foster improved market sentiment

RBI eyes rupee management via FII tax relief on govt. securities: Analysts

FIIs are subjected to a 12.5 per cent LTCG on listed shares and bonds held for over 12-months, and a 20 per cent withholding tax on interest from government bonds

RBI deems monsoon major domestic risk: Key takeaways from June MPC decision

Keeping rates on hold, the RBI flagged concerns over fuel-led inflation, supply-chain disruptions and a weak monsoon while projecting GDP growth of 6.6 per cent for FY27

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%: What it means for your home loan repayment

Repo rate pause keeps home loan EMIs steady as RBI balances inflation risks and growth concerns amid global uncertainty

RBI MPC meet: Inflation for FY27 pegged at 5.1%, GDP growth at 6.6%

RBI MPC June: The policy committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, and the committee maintained its 'neutral' stance

RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains 'neutral' stance

RBI MPC June meeting: In its policy meeting, which took place between June 3-5, the committee continued with the 'neutral' stance

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%; retains 'neutral' policy stance

The Reserve Bank of India held the repo rate at 5.25 per cent for a third straight review, raising its inflation forecast while warning of risks from the prolonged West Asia conflict