<h1>Central bank holds repo rate at 5.5%, keeps neutral stance, raises FY26 growth to 6.8% and trims inflation</h1> An Indian central bank's monetary policy committee unanimously kept the repurchase rate at 5.5% and maintained a neutral stance, revising FY26 GDP growth upward to 6.8% and trimming inflation expectations to 2.6%, while signaling scope for future easing amid trade-related headwinds. Markets rebounded after an eight-day decline, with benchmark indices rising and banks and financials leading gains; some heavyweights lagged. Foreign institutional investors were net sellers while domestic institutions were net buyers. The policy communication and growth revision restored investor confidence despite concerns over potential impacts of US tariffs and transmission of prior rate cuts.