The RBI’s MPC kept the policy repo rate at 5.5% and maintained a neutral stance. Growth is now projected at 6.8%. The briefing covered inflation updates, liquidity cues, credit-flow measures, IPO financing limits, and proposals to deepen rupee use in regional trade.
Source: The Economic Times | Published Oct 01, 2025
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The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.50% while continuing with a neutral stance. After three days of discussions, the outcome reflected a balance between managing inflation and supporting growth.
Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that the economic outlook has improved. Growth has been revised upward to 6.8%, compared to the earlier forecast of 6.5%. Strong domestic demand and supportive policy measures were identified as the main drivers.
On inflation, the assessment was more measured. Consumer prices are projected to rise at 2.6% in FY26, lower than earlier estimates. With core inflation contained, the central bank indicated that policy space remains available, though external risks such as tariffs remain relevant.
Key Rates (In %) | Adjusted | Today’s Policy |
Repo | Unchanged | 5.50 |
Standing Deposit Facility | Unchanged | 5.25 |
Marginal Standing Facility | Unchanged | 5.75 |
Bank Rate | Unchanged | 5.75 |
The policy announcement also included several measures beyond interest rates:
The IPO financing limit has been raised to ₹25 lakh per investor.
NBFC lending to infrastructure will attract lower risk weights to ease financing costs.
A framework for bank financing of corporate acquisitions is being prepared.
For urban cooperative banks, a discussion paper on new licensing is expected.
ECL provisioning norms will be extended to most banks and AIFIs from April 2027, with a transition period until March 2031.
Basel III rules will be revised from April 2027, significantly reducing capital requirements for MSMEs and home loans.
Deposit insurance premiums will shift towards a risk-based structure.
Proposals to support internationalisation of the rupee include INR lending to non-residents in Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka, along with expanded use of SRVA balances in corporate bonds and commercial paper.
The October policy outcome highlighted stability. Rates remain the same, future inflation estimates are milder, and growth has been revised higher. The RBI has also implemented incremental regulatory and financial measures aimed at increasing liquidity, credit access, and cross-border trade in rupees.
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