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RBI MPC Member: Negligible Chance of Rate Hike Despite Inflationary Pressure

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News18•25-02-2026, 17:00

RBI MPC Member: Negligible Chance of Rate Hike Despite Inflationary Pressure

•RBI MPC member Saugata Bhattacharya states negligible chance of benchmark interest rate hike in near term.
•Inflationary pressure is building due to geopolitical tensions, weather risks, rising metal and crude oil prices.
•MPC unanimously voted to keep repo rate at 5.25 percent; RBI maintained neutral policy stance.
•No signs of economy overheating despite multiple stimulus measures; RBI cut rates by 125 basis points since February 2025.
•Credit offtake improving across sectors, including large corporates, mid-corporates, MSMEs, and NBFCs.

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