RBI Cuts Repo Rate To Shield India From Trump's Tariff Impact

Apr 09, 2025 Sumaya Rathour

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 basis points, lowering it to 6%.

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The repo rate cut aims to counter rising global economic uncertainty.

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India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2025-26 revised to 6.1%.

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Lower repo rate helps businesses borrow cheaply, boosting domestic economic growth.

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1. Agriculture sector outlook remains positive with healthy crop yields and water levels.

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