The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to maintain the policy repo rate at 4% and the reverse repo rate at 3.35%. This decision was made by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) amidst significant global economic shifts, including the war in Europe and rising inflation. The RBI aims to balance supporting economic growth with managing inflation.
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FAQ :
The Reserve Bank of India has kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 4%.
The reverse repo rate remains unchanged at 3.35%.
The MPC decided to remain accommodative while focusing on the withdrawal of accommodation to ensure inflation remains within the target and to support growth.
The decision was influenced by escalating geopolitical tensions, global commodity price volatility, and concerns about inflation and economic growth, alongside the ongoing recovery from the pandemic.
The real GDP growth for 2022-23 is projected at 7.2%, assuming crude oil prices at US$100 per barrel.
Inflation is projected at 5.7% for 2022-23, assuming a normal monsoon and average crude oil prices of US$100 per barrel.