The Repo Rate of 5.25 percent remains unchanged. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained its key interest rates through its most recent monetary policy review. The announcement was made by Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday. The RBI maintained the repo rate at 5.25 percent The current review serves as the initial bi-monthly policy update for the 2026–27 financial year. The central bank had also maintained its rates at the same level during the February review.
Interest Rate Changes in the Previous Year
- The RBI implemented multiple interest rate reductions throughout 2025.
- February 2025: Cut by 25 basis points April 2025: Cut by 25 basis points June 2025: Cut by 50 basis points December 2025: Cut by 25 basis points
- The total repo rate reduction throughout the year reached 1.25 percent because of these changes.
- Key Economic Updates from RBI The RBI provided information about its current economic assessments which include The current economic conditions show both international and national economic assessments.
- The RBI stated that the global economy faces several challenges because The ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to slow growth.
Growth Projection
The RBI expects India’s GDP growth for 2026–27 to be 6.9 percent.
Inflation Estimate
The RBI projected that inflation would increase because oil prices are rising The current financial year will experience retail inflation which the company estimates at 4.6 percent.
Forex Reserves
As of April 3 India’s foreign exchange reserves reached $696.1 billion.
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