Repo rate: RBI may maintain status quo

The upcoming RBI MPC meet comes amid robust GDP growth, all-time low inflation

- INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE

The monetary policy review meeting of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) next week comes at a time when inflation is at an all-time low and growth on a high trajectory path.

As per the latest data, the real GDP of India, adjusted for inflation, is estimated to grow by 8.2 per cent in Q2 of FY 2025-26 against the growth rate of 5.6 per cent during Q2 of FY 2024-25.

Moreover, India’s inflation trajectory in October reflects a remarkable softening, underscoring the economy’s robust fundamentals and effective price management measures. Headline inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) eased to 0.25 per cent over the previous year, marking the lowest level recorded in the current CPI series.