New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to maintain its repo rate at 5.5% points to a measured approach providing stability. The RBI is seeking some stability during its observations of the consequences of its previous monetary policy measures. With borrowing and mortgage terms stabilized, homebuyers achieve an outcome that guarantees their expected EMIs and, at a minimum, visibility on what is likely to happen in the future. Even though a rate cut could help stimulate demand in housing, maintaining stable rates prevents sharp increases in borrowing costs over the longer term from external pressures. Overall, analysts expect consumer sentiment to be stable and, essentially, somewhat supported by earlier announceme...