RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged At 6.50%



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The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has decided to maintain the policy repo rate at 6.50%. This decision was made after assessing the current economic situation, with a focus on ensuring inflation aligns with the target while supporting economic growth. The committee noted that domestic economic activity is strengthening, with GDP projected to grow by 7.3% in 2023-24, and anticipates continued growth in the coming year.

On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting today (February 8, 2024) decided to: Keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 6.50 per cent. Consequently, the standing
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FAQ :

The Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50%.

The decision was based on an assessment of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, with a focus on ensuring inflation progressively aligns with the target while supporting growth.

Real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 7.3% year-on-year in 2023-24.

Real GDP growth for 2024-25 is projected at 7.0%.

CPI inflation is projected at 5.4% for 2023-24 and 4.5% for 2024-25, assuming a normal monsoon.

The minutes of the MPC's meeting will be published on February 22, 2024.




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