RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% | Keeps Neutral Stance

Press Release: 2026-2027/36, Dated: 08.04.2026

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), after reviewing macroeconomic conditions and financial developments, has announced its latest policy decisions.

1. Policy Rates Remain Unchanged

The MPC has decided to keep key policy rates unchanged:

• Repo Rate – 5.25%
• Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) Rate – 5.00%
• Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate – 5.50%
• Bank Rate – 5.50%

2. Liquidity Adjustment Framework

These rates continue to operate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF), ensuring:

• Stability in short-term interest rates
• Effective liquidity management in the banking system

3. Monetary Policy Stance

The MPC has decided to maintain a ‘neutral’ stance, indicating:

• Flexibility to respond to evolving economic conditions
• A balanced approach between inflation control and growth support

4. Assessment of Economic Conditions

The decision reflects:

• Resilient economic growth
• Ongoing evaluation of inflation trends and global uncertainties

5. Conclusion

The RBI’s policy stance signals continuity and caution, aiming to maintain macroeconomic stability while retaining the flexibility to act as economic conditions evolve.

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