Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee
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Current affairsRBI MPC August 2026: Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%, Neutral Stance Retained — GDP Forecast Raised to 6.7%The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously voted 6-0 to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its 62nd meeting (August 3–5, 2026), retaining the 'Neutral' stance. The GDP growth forecast for FY 2026-27 was raised to 6.7%, while the CPI inflation projection was lowered to 5.0% (from 5.1% at the June 2026 meeting). Current affairsRBI Monetary Policy August 2026: Repo Rate Held at 5.25% for Fourth Consecutive Time, GDP Growth Forecast Raised to 6.7%The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), at its August 3–5, 2026 meeting, unanimously kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% for the fourth consecutive time, retained its neutral stance, and raised India's FY27 GDP growth forecast from 6.6% to 6.7% while lowering the CPI inflation projection to 5.0%. Governor Sanjay Malhotra cited the need for greater clarity on the inflation trajectory before any rate action. Current affairsRBI Monetary Policy Committee August 2026: Repo Rate Held at 5.25%, GDP Forecast Raised to 6.7%, Inflation Cut to 5.0%The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), at its 62nd meeting (August 3–5, 2026), unanimously voted to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25% while retaining the 'Neutral' stance. The RBI raised FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.7% and lowered CPI inflation projection to 5.0%, reflecting domestic resilience and moderating demand-side pressures even as global geopolitical uncertainties persist. Current affairsRBI Keeps Repo Rate at 5.25%: August 2026 Monetary Policy ExplainedRBI Keeps Repo Rate at 5.25%: August 2026 Monetary Policy Explained
Featured Snippet: In its August 2026 meeting (3–5 August), the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and retained a "neutral" stance....