India, June 5 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on June 5, 2026 kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% while lowering its FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.6% from 6.9%, citing geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, supply chain disruptions and global economic uncertainty.

The decision was announced by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra following the second bi-monthly monetary policy meeting for FY27, held between June 3 and June 5.

RBI Keeps Key Policy Rates Unchanged Alongside the repo rate decision, the central bank retained other key policy rates:

Indicator Previous Current Repo Rate 5.25% 5.25% GDP Forecast FY27 6.9% 6.6% SDF Rate 5.0% 5.0% MSF Rate 5.5% 5.5% The RBI said the decision reflects a balanced approach amid persistent glob...