The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has decided to maintain the projected real GDP growth for the fiscal year 2021-22 at 10.5%. The committee voted unanimously to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 4% and continue with an accommodative monetary policy stance to support economic recovery and mitigate the impact of COVID-19. While acknowledging the uncertainties posed by the recent surge in infections, the RBI remains committed to ensuring ample liquidity and financial stability.
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 5th, 6th and 7th April, 2021 and deliberated on current and evolving macroeconomic and financial developments, both domestic and global. The MPC voted unanimously to leave the policy repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent. It also unanimously decided to continue
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FAQ :
The projection for real GDP growth for 2021-22 has been retained at 10.5%.
The Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to leave the policy repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent.
The MPC decided to continue with the accommodative stance as long as necessary to sustain growth on a durable basis and mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
The recent surge in COVID-19 infections and tightening of restrictions by some state governments add uncertainty. Increased international commodity prices and global financial market volatility also present downside risks.
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