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RBI Policy Rates
Current status of Reserve Bank of India policy rates.
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India Keeps Key Rate Steady as Weak Rupee Takes Center Stage
The Reserve Bank of India held interest rates in its first policy decision since the Middle East crisis erupted, as it grapples with a sharply weaker rupee while trying to support economic growth.
RBI keeps repo rate steady at 5.25% amid strong economic growth signals
Business DeskLast Updated: 08 April 2026, 10:20 AM ISTRBI keeps repo rate steady at 5.25%! With India’s GDP growth at 7.6%, here’s what this means for your loans, investments, and the economy this year.RBI | Photo| Agencies New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Wednesday that it is keeping the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, signalling stability in the country’s interest rate environment for borrowers and investors alike. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said, “The Monetary Policy Committee met on 6th, 7th (April) and briefly today in the morning to deliberate and decide on the policy repo rate. After a detailed assessment of the evolving macroeconomic and financial developments and the outlook, the MPC voted unanimously to keep the policy repo rate unchanged under the liquidity facility at 5.25 per cent. Consequently, the STF rate remains at 5 per cent and the MSF rate and the bank rate at 5.5 per cent.” The decision comes as the economy shows strong signs of resilience. Governor Malhotra noted that India’s real GDP growth for the last fiscal year is estimated at 7.6%, reflecting robust consumption, investment, and the continued impact of supportive government policies. While the outlook remains largely positive, the RBI cautioned about potential challenges from elevated energy and commodity prices and possible supply chain disruptions due to international factors such as the Strait of Hormuz. To mitigate these risks, the government has been proactive in ensuring critical inputs remain available to key sectors. On the bright side, ongoing reforms such as GST rationalisation and the healthy balance sheets of financial institutions and corporates are expected to support continued economic momentum. Governor Malhotra emphasised that the services sector will continue to play a key role in sustaining growth this year. What this means for you Borrowers: No immediate change in loan interest rates, keeping EMI calculations steady. Investors: Stable repo rates signal a predictable interest rate environment. Economy Watchers: India’s GDP growth momentum remains strong, though energy and supply disruptions may affect sectors differently.
RBI MPC: Central bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains ...
At the first meeting of the financial year 2026-27, held from April 6 to 8, the monetary policy committee (MPC), chaired by RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra, unanimously voted to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday kept key policy rates unchanged, while ...
RBI Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged Offering Relief to Borrowers Amid ...
RBI Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged Offering Relief to Borrowers Amid Global Tensions Subtitle Reserve Bank of India holds repo rate steady despite global conflict and inflation concerns bringing relief to loan borrowers while signaling cautious approach toward economic stability and fuel price pressures.
