The Reserve Bank of India reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, lowering it to 6.25%, under the leadership of new Governor Sanjay Malhotra. The decision was influenced by a resilient Indian economy amidst global uncertainties and marked the first reduction since May 2020.

The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee cut the repo rate by 25 bps for the first time in nearly five years, maintaining a neutral stance. Governor Sanjay Malhotra noted inflation aligns with targets amid concerns over economic growth and signs of inflation nearing 4 per cent.

The six-member monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), led by governor Sanjay Malhotra, on Friday reduced the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent from 6.5 per cent.