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RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, Governor Shaktikanta Das raises GDP growth projection

  • RBI MPC decides unanimously to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the fifth consecutive time
  • GDP growth projection for the current financial year raised to 7% from the earlier estimate of 6.5%
  • MPC remains actively disinflationary, prioritizing the withdrawal of accommodation to align with inflation targets

08 Dec 2023

 RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, Governor Shaktikanta Das raises GDP growth projection

In the latest Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, Governor Shaktikanta Das announced the decision to maintain the policy repo rate at 6.5%, marking the fifth consecutive time of status quo. The Standing Deposit Facility rate remains at 6.25%, with the Marginal Standing Facility rate and the Bank Rate at 6.75%.

Additionally, Governor Das revealed an upward revision of the GDP growth projection for the current financial year from 6.5% to 7%. The MPC, by a majority of five out of six members, also emphasized the focus on withdrawing accommodation to align inflation with the target while supporting economic growth.

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