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India RBI holds repo rate, lifts FY27 growth to 6.7%

Overview

On 5 August 2026, the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the policy repo rate at 5.25%, marking the fourth consecutive meeting without a change. Governor Sanjay Malhotra raised the FY27 real-GDP growth outlook to 6.7% and lowered the FY27 CPI projection to 5%.

By mid-August, economic indicators presented mixed signals. While a Crisil report suggested GDP growth might slow to 6.6%, financial conditions improved in July due to USD 4.2 billion in net Foreign Portfolio Investment inflows, the highest since September 2024. Additionally, systemic liquidity surplus widened, supported by FCNR(B) deposits.

Meeting minutes released on 19 August confirmed the unanimous vote to hold rates, though the MPC noted significant scope for potential hikes if inflationary risks materialize. Governor Malhotra emphasized vigilance against second-round effects from elevated commodity prices, such as food, fuel, and input costs. While July headline consumer inflation was 4.45%—within the 2-6% tolerance band—policymakers remain concerned about price expectations becoming unanchored due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia and rising oil prices.

On 22 August, the RBI reaffirmed its 5.25% rate, with Malhotra seeking “greater certainty regarding the inflation trajectory” before recalibrating. Concerns persist regarding supply-side risks, including patchy monsoon rainfall and El Niño conditions.

By the end of August, RBI data showed that average interest rates on fresh rupee term deposits declined in July to 5.90% from 5.99% in June. Lending rates for new loans remained relatively stable, averaging 8.52%.

Entities

Reserve Bank of India · Sanjay Malhotra · Monetary Policy Committee · Indian economy · India

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"The National Stock Exchange introduced a new Closing Auction Session (CAS) that caused the Nifty to fall 0.64% and the Sensex to drop 0.27% on its first day."

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"The BSE Sensex closed up 152.05 points at 78,581 on August 5, 2026."

One claim states the Sensex closed up 152.05 points, while the other states it dropped 0.27% due to the new CAS.
"The NSE Nifty 50 rose about 54 points to 24,669 on August 5."

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"The NSE Nifty 50 closed up 9.75 points at 24,624.65 on August 5, 2026."

One claim states the Nifty 50 closed at 24,624.65, while the other states it rose to 24,669.
"The National Stock Exchange introduced a new Closing Auction Session (CAS) that caused the Nifty to fall 0.64% and the Sensex to drop 0.27% on its first day."

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"The new Closing Auction Session (CAS) introduced by the NSE caused the Nifty 50 to fall 0.64% and the Sensex to fall 0.27% on August 4, 2026."

One claim asserts the Nifty and Sensex fell due to the CAS on its first day, while the other specifies this happened on August 4, 2026.

[DISPUTED] The BSE Sensex closed up 152.05 points at 78,581 on August 5, 2026.
[DISPUTED] The NSE Nifty 50 closed up 9.75 points at 24,624.65 on August 5, 2026.
[DISPUTED] The NSE Nifty 50 rose about 54 points to 24,669 on August 5.
[DISPUTED] The National Stock Exchange introduced a new Closing Auction Session (CAS) that caused the Nifty to fall 0.64% and the Sensex to drop 0.27% on its first day.
[DISPUTED] The new Closing Auction Session (CAS) introduced by the NSE caused the Nifty 50 to fall 0.64% and the Sensex to fall 0.27% on August 4, 2026.
[● 29 SOURCES] The RBI retained a neutral policy stance.
[● 25 SOURCES] The RBI raised its FY27 real GDP growth forecast to 6.7% from 6.6%.
[● 24 SOURCES] The RBI lowered its FY27 Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation projection to 5% from 5.1%.
[● 23 SOURCES] The RBI said inflation is driven mainly by food and fuel price pressures, with little sign of broader generalisation.
[● 22 SOURCES] The RBI kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25% on August 5, 2026.
[● 22 SOURCES] The Standing Deposit Facility rate remained at 5% and the Marginal Standing Facility rate at 5.5%.
[● 22 SOURCES] The RBI expects headline inflation to peak in the third quarter of FY27 before easing.

Timeline

23 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Reserve Bank of India reports decline in fresh term deposit rates
RBI data shows fresh bank term deposit rates fell to 5.90% in July 2026, while average rates for new loans remained largely stable at 8.52%.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Reserve Bank of India maintains repo rate at 5.25 per cent
The Reserve Bank of India has kept its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, citing a need for more certainty regarding inflation risks from erratic monsoons and global energy costs.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Reserve Bank of India maintains repo rate at 5.25%
The Reserve Bank of India held its benchmark repo rate at 5.25%, maintaining a neutral stance while signaling readiness for potential future hikes if inflation risks from commodity prices increase.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Reserve Bank of India may maintain flexible policy rates amid slowing GDP growth
The Reserve Bank of India is expected to remain flexible on policy rates as GDP growth is projected to slow to 6.6% and analysts monitor inflation pass-through and supply-side shocks.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Reserve Bank of India holds repo rate at 5.25 percent
The Reserve Bank of India has held its repo rate at 5.25 percent, citing controlled inflation and economic resilience, while warning banks to manage the cybersecurity and operational risks of AI adoption.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 81 sources
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% and Raises FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.7%
India's RBI kept the repo rate at 5.25%, maintained a neutral stance, raised FY27 GDP growth to 6.7% and trimmed inflation forecasts.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
RBI expected to keep repo rate unchanged as inflation concerns persist
The RBI’s August 2026 MPC meeting is expected to keep the repo rate at 5.25% amid inflation around 5% and strong GDP growth, leaving home and auto loan EMIs unchanged.

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