RBI June 2025 Policy Meeting: 5 Key Takeaways

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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RBI June 2025 Policy Meeting: 5 Key Takeaways

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

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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