RBI MPC Decisions 2026: Today, on June 5, 2026, the country's biggest economic news has come. The Reserve Bank of India has maintained the repo rate at 5.25% without any change in its monetary policy (MPC) meeting. That means interest rates neither increased nor decreased. With this decision, RBI has also maintained a neutral stance. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra clearly said that global uncertainty, rising crude oil prices and supply chain problems are impacting India's economy. In such an environment, this decision of RBI has been taken very thoughtfully. Know what indications were given regarding inflation in this decision of RBI and who was happy after the decision of RBI? Home loan, FD or stock market?

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RBI gives indications of rising inflation, growth slows down a bit

RBI has raised the CPI inflation estimate for FY27 to 5.1%, from 4.6% earlier. Whereas the GDP growth estimate has been reduced to 6.6%. If we understand in simple words, inflation may increase slightly. There may be a slight moderation in the growth rate but the economy still remains stable.

How will RBI's decision affect home loan borrowers?

Home loan and other loan takers get the direct benefit of no increase in repo rates. There will be no increase in EMI. Those with floating rate loans will get relief. New loan rates may also remain stable. That means this decision is a relief for people planning to buy a house.

RBI's decision had mixed effect on FD investors

This news cannot be considered completely good for those with FD i.e. fixed deposits because the hope of increasing interest rates is over. There will not be a big jump in FD returns. But the current rates will remain stable, which is good for safe investment.

What does RBI's decision mean for the stock market?

This decision gives a balanced signal for the stock market. There will be stability in the market due to stable interest rates, but due to decline in growth estimates, pressure on some sectors will increase. Especially the banking and real estate sectors will have a mixed impact.

RBI MPC Decisions: Who got the most relief?

If seen directly, the maximum relief has been given to home loan and loan takers. FD investors will be satisfied with stable returns, while there may be slight fluctuations in the stock market. This decision of RBI clearly indicates that at present the central bank is on a wait and see policy, that is, the next step will be taken only on the basis of further data.