Jumbo 50 bps repo rate cut to 5.50 %
RBI lowered repo rate by 50 bps in June, marking the third straight cut, totaling a 100 bps reduction this year
CRR slashed by 100 bps to boost liquidity
Cash Reserve Ratio was cut by 100 bps in phases, releasing about ₹2.5 lakh crore into banking system liquidity
Policy stance shifted from ‘accommodative’ to ‘neutral’
By adopting a neutral stance, RBI signaled that future moves will depend on incoming inflation and growth data
Inflation forecast revised downward to 3.7%
CPI inflation projection for FY26 dropped from 4% to 3.7%, reflecting benign core inflation and easing food-price pressures
Growth path unchanged at 6.5% with cautious outlook
While GDP growth projection remained at 6.5%, RBI front‑loaded easing to preempt slowdown amid global uncertainties