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What are the key takeaways from RBI's August monetary policy?
short by Jessica Rajan / on Wednesday, 5 August, 2026
The RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% for the third straight policy meeting and raised its FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.7%. It lowered FY27 inflation forecast to 5% but flagged upside risks from El Niño and tensions in West Asia. The RBI also said liquidity conditions will remain supportive, while growth and the external sector stay resilient.