New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) India’s economic mood turned visibly brighter on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent, signalling the beginning of a softer interest-rate phase after months of tight financial conditions.

The unanimous decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) came alongside stronger growth projections and inflation staying comfortably within the RBI’s expectations.

The central bank’s message was straightforward: domestic growth is holding firm, inflation has cooled and policy space is now available to support demand without risking financial stability.

With Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth upgraded and inflation easing to 0.3 per cent in October, the RBI said it would continue with a neutral stance while ensu

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