RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25%; upgrades GDP outlook as liquidity boosts take centre stage

The Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% and raised its GDP growth forecast to 7.3% for FY26. The central bank also announced significant liquidity measures, including open market purchases of government bonds worth ₹1 lakh crore, signaling a supportive stance for economic growth.