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Central bank holds key rate steady as inflation cools to 3.1%

Policymakers left the benchmark rate unchanged for a third straight meeting, signalling patience as price growth eases toward target.

MUMBAIBy Markets DeskJul 21, 20261 min read

The central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Monday for a third consecutive meeting, citing cooling inflation that fell to 3.1% last month, closer to its medium-term target.

The monetary policy committee said it would stay data-dependent, leaving the door open to cuts later in the year if price pressures continue to ease. Equity markets edged higher after the announcement.

Verified against 2 independent sources
  1. 01
    Central bank policy statement Official record

    Rate decision and forward guidance from the monetary policy committee.

  2. 02
    National statistics office CPI release Official record

    Headline inflation reading of 3.1% for the month.

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