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RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%, GDP growth projected at 6.9%

22 Sept 2026 · 16:12 ISTafter close1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation

is projected: 6.9%
last year: 7.6%
expected: 4.6%

The Reserve Bank of India has maintained the repo rate at 5.25%, with a neutral stance. GDP growth for the current fiscal is projected at 6.9%, down from 7.6% last year. CPI inflation is expected to be 4.6%, influenced by elevated energy prices and potential El Niño risks. 📈

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RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%, GDP growth projected at 6.9%

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