As inflation remains unusually low, led by a sharp correction in food prices, the MPC opted for a rate cut to reinforce key growth levers heading into H2 FY26.
RBI cuts Repo Rate to 5.25% in December policy review.
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Alongside the rate cut, the RBI announced Rs 1 lakh crore in open market operation purchases and $5 billion rupee-dollar swap operations to maintain liquidity and support currency stability.