<h1>Inflation risks from crude oil and currency volatility may keep the repo rate unchanged in the April review.</h1> The Reserve Bank of India is expected to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged in its April monetary policy review, with economists attributing the likely pause to rising inflation risks from geopolitical tensions in West Asia, firm crude oil prices, and sharp currency volatility. The expected policy approach is cautious and watchful, with the monetary policy stance likely to remain neutral amid uncertain global conditions and closer monitoring of inflation data before any further action. Economists also expect the review to focus more on inflation management, with possible upward revision of inflation projections if elevated crude prices persist.