RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Sanjay Malhotra & Co hold rates steady at 5.25% as oil shock, weak rupee & West Asia war cloud outlook

RBI Monetary Policy Meeting 2026: The Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate at 5.25%, balancing inflation risks from rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee against the need to support economic growth. The decision comes amid geopolitical tensions and concerns over a below-normal monsoon, with the central bank closely monitoring future rate trajectories.