RBI keeps policy rate unchanged: What it means
Business
The RBI kept the policy rate unchanged, signaling a "neutral" stance from the central bank, aiming for stability as the economy finds its footing.
Projections revised upward for 1st half of 2026-27
Projections were revised upward for the first half of 2026-27 (Q1-Q2), to 6.9% and 7.0%.
The optimism comes from rising demand at home, new trade deals with the US and EU, and bigger government spending plans.
Inflation forecast for next fiscal
The minutes say inflation is expected to remain benign—though near-term inflation has been pushed up mainly because gold prices are up.
The source does not provide a specific FY26 inflation forecast.
For you, this does not necessarily imply sudden jumps in loan EMIs or investment rates right now, but keep an eye out: the MPC minutes of the Feb 4-6 meeting have been published (Feb 2026).