retail inflation
RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25%: Impact on Loans, Inflation and Economic Growth in India
Dec 05, 2025 01:25 pm CST
The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, as announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra. This unanimous decision aims to stimulate economic growth while managing low inflation. The RBI has upgraded its GDP forecast to 7.3% and projected inflation at 2% for FY2025-26. Additional measures include forex swaps and bond purchases worth Rs 1 lakh crore to ensure adequate liquidity in the market.
India's Retail Inflation Hits 8-Year Low of 1.54% in September 2025: Impact on Monetary Policy
Oct 14, 2025 01:28 pm CST
India's retail inflation has dropped to an 8-year low of 1.54% in September 2025, falling below the RBI's comfort zone for the second time this year. This significant decline is primarily attributed to reduced prices of vegetables, fruits, and pulses, alongside GST rationalization effects. Economists project continued moderate inflation and anticipate a possible 25 basis point rate cut by December 2025, as the RBI revises its inflation outlook downward to 2.6% for 2025-26.