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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) must be watchful of the inflation trajectory due to fuel price revisions and El Nino risks, while the MPC maintained the repo rate at 5.25%.

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Who
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
What
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) must be watchful of the inflation trajectory due to fuel price revisions and El Nino risks, while the MPC maintained the repo rate at 5.25%.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:36:08 GMT · 1h 56m ago
Where
India ·
Why
Inflation risks are amplified by fuel price revisions in May, potential poor monsoon due to El Nino, and the evolving geopolitical scenario in West Asia.
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How this affects you

The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the repo rate at 5.25% and raised the inflation forecast for 2026-27 to 5.1%, indicating potential future policy adjustments based on evolving economic factors.

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