India central bank holds rates as Mideast crisis fans growth, inflation risks - Reuters
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The Reserve Bank of India kept its key policy rate unchanged at 5.25% amid uncertainties from the Iran conflict, awaiting clearer evidence of its impact on the economy.
Economists expect the Reserve Bank of India to maintain the benchmark repo rate at 5.25% in its April monetary policy review, citing rising inflation risks linked to the Middle East crisis.
The Reserve Bank of India is expected to keep interest rates unchanged as it grapples with a sharply weaker rupee amid the West Asia conflict, balancing economic growth and currency stability.

The Reserve Bank of India maintained its benchmark rate at 5.25%, highlighting potential risks to the economy from disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.
The Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain the benchmark repo rate at 5.25% amid rising inflation risks and external uncertainties from the Iran conflict.
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