Mumbai, April 8 -- The MPC, chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, unanimously voted to maintain the repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) at 5.25%. Accordingly, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains at 5.00%, while the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate continue at 5.50%. The committee also retained its "neutral" policy stance.
The central bank flagged rising global risks, noting that the conflict in West Asia has disrupted supply chains, creating a challenging environment of higher prices and slower global growth. It added that monetary policy now faces a delicate balance between anchoring inflation and supporting growth.
On the domestic front, India's economy remained resilient in FY26, w...