RBI MPC meeting, April 8 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monetary policy committee (MPC) is all set to announce the outcome of its first monetary policy meeting for the financial year 2026-27 (FY27) on Wednesday, April 8. Led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, the six-member MPC will review crucial factors such as interest rates, the inflation outlook, and economic growth prospects.

This policy announcement comes amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a depreciating rupee. It follows the Reserve Bank of India's decision in February 2026 to maintain the repo rate at 5.25%, after cumulative rate cuts of 125 basis points during 2025.

At its February meeting, the MPC unanimously chose to keep rates unchanged at 5.25% and adop...