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RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% Despite US-Iran Conflict and El Nino Risks
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee, led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and retained a neutral stance despite global headwinds from the US-Iran conflict and trade tariffs. The MPC noted inflation is driven mainly by food and fuel prices with little broad-based pressure, while GDP growth remains robust. RBI cut its FY inflation forecast to 5% and raised GDP growth to 6.7%.
Aug 5, 2026 1 source