RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%; Flags Inflation and Growth Risks

The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee unanimously kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and retained a neutral stance. Governor Sanjay Malhotra cited rising energy prices, global supply disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and monsoon uncertainties as key risks to inflation and economic growth, while emphasizing a cautious, data-driven policy approach. $HDFCBANK $ICICIBANK