Will RBI keep repo rate unchanged? What economists say
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee kicked off its bi-monthly meeting, with everyone watching to see if they'll keep the repo rate unchanged.
The decision drops February 6, right after the Union Budget reveal—so it's a big week for India's economy.
Banks expect rates to remain at 5.25%
More than 80% of economists polled think the RBI will leave the repo rate at 5.25%.
Major banks like SBI and JPMorgan agree, especially since rates have already been cut by 125 basis points since last February.
Inflation, growth, and the rupee's performance in focus
The RBI's move affects your loans, investments, and even job prospects.
With inflation super low (just 1.33% in December) and growth momentum remaining strong, all eyes are on how the central bank balances growth with challenges like a weak rupee and rising government spending—especially right after the Union Budget reveal.