Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 6.50% to 6.25%. The decision is aimed at balancing growth with inflation control. While the rate cut signals a push to stimulate economic activity amid global uncertainties,

The Reserve Bank of India reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, lowering it to 6.25%, under the leadership of new Governor Sanjay Malhotra. The decision was influenced by a resilient Indian economy amidst global uncertainties and marked the first reduction since May 2020.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has estimated GDP growth for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) at 6.7 per cent, on the back of healthy prospects for the rabi crop and an expected recovery in industrial activity which should support economic growth in 2025-26.