The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee has unanimously decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, citing rising global uncertainties and inflation risks.

The six-member committee which met recently under the chairmanship of Governor Sanjay Malhotra also retained its neutral policy stance to maintain flexibility in responding to evolving economic conditions. The committee highlighted that while domestic economic growth remains resilient, global factors such as the West Asia conflict, supply chain disruptions and rising energy prices pose risks to both growth and inflation.

Country’s GDP growth for 2026-27 is projected at 6.9 per cent, while inflation is estimated at 4.6 per cent, with upside risks stemming from volatile commodity prices and possible weather-related disruptions.