RBI June 2025 Monetary Policy Highlights

Mumbai, Jun 6 (PTI) Following are the highlights of the Reserve Bank's June monetary policy announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday:



* Benchmark lending rate (repo) reduced by 50 bps to 6.5 pc;

* Monetary policy stance changed from accommodative to neutral;

* Cash Reserve Ratio cut by 100 bps, to infuse Rs 2.5 lakh cr liquidity in banking system;


* Lowers retail inflation projection by 30 bps to 3.7 pc for FY26;

* Outlook for inflation points towards benign prices across major constituents;

* Retains GDP projection for FY26 at 6.5 pc;

* CAD for FY26 expected to remain well within sustainable level;

* Foreign exchange reserves dip to USD 691.5 bn (May 30) from USD 692.7 bn;

* Next MPC meeting from Aug 4 to 6.