https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=72290 The Reserve Bank of India retained the benchmark repurchase rate and the neutral monetary policy stance, adopting a wait-and-watch approach in view of heightened geopolitical uncertainty arising from the West Asia conflict. The central bank assessed the possible effects of disrupted energy supplies, higher crude prices, rupee weakness, supply-chain disruptions and freight-cost pressures on inflation, growth and the current account, while noting that inflation remained within the target band for the time being. It also indicated that the economy faced a supply shock and that the full impact of the conflict would become clearer over the coming months. en-us Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:16:03 +0530 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:16:04 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=72290 The Reserve Bank of India retained the benchmark repurchase rate and the neutral monetary policy stance, adopting a wait-and-watch approach in view of heightened geopolitical uncertainty arising from the West Asia conflict. The central bank assessed the possible effects of disrupted energy supplies, higher crude prices, rupee weakness, supply-chain disruptions and freight-cost pressures on inflation, growth and the current account, while noting that inflation remained within the target band for the time being. It also indicated that the economy faced a supply shock and that the full impact of the conflict would become clearer over the coming months. News - Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:16:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=72290