New Delhi, June 5 -- RBI MPC meeting: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday, 5 June, kept the repo rate and monetary policy stance unchanged, citing heightened inflation risks arising from geopolitical tensions, while noting that the Indian economy continues to remain resilient and well-positioned despite global uncertainties.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, and maintain the policy stance as "neutral".

"Disruptions to key trade routes and supply chains, increased market volatility and cautious sentiment. We remain confident to withstand these shocks with minimum pain," Malhotra said.

"It is important to not only confront and address these challeng...