The Reserve Bank of India reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, lowering it to 6.25%, under the leadership of new Governor Sanjay Malhotra. The decision was influenced by a resilient Indian economy amidst global uncertainties and marked the first reduction since May 2020.

Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 6.50% to 6.25%. The decision is aimed at balancing growth with inflation control. While the rate cut signals a push to stimulate economic activity amid global uncertainties,