The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has decided to maintain the policy repo rate at 6.50%, with other rates also remaining unchanged. The committee has shifted its monetary policy stance to 'neutral', signalling a clear focus on achieving the inflation target while continuing to support economic growth. This decision comes amidst a resilient domestic economy and projections of steady GDP growth, though concerns about inflation persist due to global factors and potential weather events.
Monetary Policy Decisions
After assessing the current and evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting today (October 9, 2024) decided to:
Keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 6.50 per cent.
Consequently
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FAQ :
The Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50 per cent.
The monetary policy stance has been changed to 'neutral'.
The focus is on achieving a durable alignment of inflation with the target, while simultaneously supporting economic growth.
Real GDP growth for 2024-25 is projected at 7.2 per cent.
CPI inflation for 2024-25 is projected at 4.5 per cent.
The minutes of the MPC's meeting will be published on October 23, 2024.