<h1>RBI's Monetary Policy Committee Maintains Repo Rate at 6.5% to Balance Inflation and Economic Growth Amid Global Risks.</h1> The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, with the reverse repo rate at 6.25% and the marginal standing facility rate at 6.75%. This decision aligns with a calibrated tightening stance aimed at achieving a medium-term CPI inflation target of 4% while supporting economic growth. Global economic activity remains resilient despite trade tensions, with uneven growth across regions. Domestically, GDP growth surged to 8.2% in Q1:2018-19, driven by strong capital formation and consumption. Inflation fell to 3.7% in August, influenced by declining food prices. The MPC noted global risks, including trade tensions and oil price volatility, and emphasized the need for strong macroeconomic fundamentals.