Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) decision on Friday, with the committee keeping the key policy rate unchanged at 5.25%. The pause reflects a cautious stance amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, which poses risks to both inflation and economic growth. The six-member MPC began its three-day policy meeting on Wednesday.In April, the Reserve Bank left the benchmark policy rate unchanged, opting for a cautious wait-and-watch approach as it evaluated the impact of the West Asia conflict on energy markets, inflationary pressures and economic growth.Repo Rate decisions:Repo rate unchanged at 5.25%Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate retained at 5%Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and Bank Rate held at 5.5%Also Read- RBI MPC 2026 Live
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RBI Monetary Policy Meeting Highlights: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra will announce the Monetary Policy Committee's decision on Friday. The key policy rate is expected to remain unchanged at 5.25%. This pause reflects a cautious approach amid the West Asia conflict. The conflict poses risks to inflation and economic growth. The committee began its meeting on Wednesday. Retail inflation has moderated to 3.48%.
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