RBI MPC Meeting Live Updates: Will Repo Rate Stay at 5.5% or Face a Cut?

RBI MPC Meeting

The RBI MPC meeting is one of the most closely watched events for investors, borrowers, and policymakers. Today, all eyes are on RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das as the central bank reveals whether the repo rate will hold at 5.5% or if a rate cut is on the horizon. Follow this blog for real-time updates, analysis, and expert reactions on how the decision could shape India’s economic outlook.

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