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The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously voted to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and continue with a neutral stance, as per minutes released by the RBI.

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Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta, Indranil Bhattacharyya, Ram Singh, Saugata Bhattacharya, Nagesh Kumar
What
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously voted to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and continue with a neutral stance, as per minutes released by the RBI.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:05:42 GMT · 2h 40m ago
Where
India ·
Why
The decision was made amid rising inflation risks, slowing growth, external shocks from the West Asia conflict, and uncertainties regarding monsoon and El Niño conditions.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This 'wait and watch' approach indicates the RBI's caution regarding future monetary policy adjustments, potentially affecting India's economic trajectory and inflation management.

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10 events in this thread
  1. Economics2h 20m ago
    The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee published minutes detailing its decision to hold the repo rate steady.
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  2. Currently Reading2h 40m ago
    The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously voted to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and continue with a neutral stance, as per minutes released by the RBI.
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    RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated the Monetary Policy Committee must be watchful of the inflation trajectory and voted for a status quo on the repo rate at 5.25%.
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