The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, aiming to support economic growth amid moderating inflation. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, retained a neutral stance, signaling a balance between promoting growth and controlling prices.
The central bank also raised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2025‑26 to 7.3% from the earlier 6.8%, reflecting confidence in sustained economic momentum. The rate cut is expected to make loans and EMIs cheaper, providing relief to borrowers.
RBI emphasized that while inflation remains under watch, the policy move reflects the government’s commitment to supporting growth without compromising price stability.
New Delhi, 5 Dec 2025: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ne Thursday ko repo rate 25 basis points kam karke 5.25% kar diya, taaki economic growth ko support mil sake aur inflation ko control kiya ja sake. Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), jo Governor Sanjay Malhotra ke under hai, ne neutral stance banaye rakha, jo growth aur price stability ke beech balance dikhata hai.
Central bank ne FY2025‑26 ke liye India ka GDP growth forecast 6.8% se badha kar 7.3% kar diya, jo economic momentum ke liye confidence dikhata hai. Rate cut ke baad loans aur EMIs saste honge, jo borrowers ke liye relief provide karega.
RBI ne emphasize kiya ki inflation par nazar rakhi ja rahi hai, aur yeh policy move growth ko support karte hue price stability ko compromise nahi karega.
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