Prolonged West Asia Conflict Raises Inflation and Market Risks for India

Prolonged West Asia conflict is increasing pressure on inflation, rupee, oil prices and capital flows while testing India’s economic resilience.

RBI Monetary Policy February 2026: MPC Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%, Opens Bank Lending to REITs

4 months ago —by Salil Urunkar

RBI Monetary Policy February 2026 keeps repo rate at 5.25%, maintains neutral stance, raises MSME loan limit, and allows bank lending to REITs.

10 months ago —by Salil Urunkar

RBI’s decision to hold the repo rate at 5.5% with a neutral stance is an indication of a stable and accommodative monetary ecosystem.

12 months ago —by Salil Urunkar

Repo rate cut is expected to reduce EMIs, ease access to credit, and encourage homebuyers – particularly first-time buyers – into the market.