# RBI Holds Repo Rate At 5.25% For Fourth Review

2026-08-07T00:17:18+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee on Wednesday unanimously kept the repo rate at 5.25% and retained its neutral stance for a fourth consecutive review. Governor Sanjay Malhotra said inflation may peak at 5.9% in the third quarter of 2026-27 before easing, while full-year CPI inflation is projected at 5%. Real GDP growth is forecast at 6.7% for 2026-27. The RBI cited geopolitical uncertainty, energy prices and supply-chain pressures, while noting healthy manufacturing and private-sector activity. Economists and real estate executives told Times Now the pause could steady borrowing costs and support festive-season housing demand, though rising construction costs and fuel prices remain risks.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/economy/exclusive-rbi-rate-hold-to-support-housing-demand-boost-container-glass-industry-confidence-say-experts-article-155295784>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/real-estate/rbis-stable-monetary-policy-could-spark-fresh-real-estate-investment-cycle-heres-how-article-155295859>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/economy/exclusive-rbi-repo-rate-hold-makes-complete-economic-sense-at-this-stage-say-economists-article-155294341>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/economy/rbi-mpc-august-2026-governor-announces-to-keep-repo-rate-unchanged-at-5-25-article-155293016>
- rediff.com <https://www.rediff.com/business/interview/rbi-governor-sanjay-malhotra-on-inflation-target-rupee-stability-and-banking-cybersecurity/20260806.htm>

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