New Delhi Feb 23, 2026: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced its Monetary Policy decision on February 6, 2026, keeping the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) maintained a neutral stance, indicating a data-dependent approach going forward.
The current policy setting follows earlier rate adjustments over the past year. According to official projections, inflation remains moderate (FY26 estimate around 2%–2.1%), while economic growth expectations have been placed near 7.4% for FY26. The policy statement also referenced ongoing monitoring of global and domestic developments.
With policy rates currently steady, the broader interest rate environment appears relatively stable as of late February 2026.
Economic Snapshot – Late February 2026
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Repo Rate: 5.25%
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Standing Deposit Facility (SDF): 5.00%
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MSF / Bank Rate: 5.50%
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Inflation Outlook: Moderate, as per official projections
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Growth Outlook: Stable, with positive domestic momentum
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Bond Market: Yields largely steady
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FD Rates: Broadly stable across most banks
In this environment, fixed-income instruments such as Fixed Deposits (FDs) and Debt Mutual Funds remain commonly evaluated options for surplus allocation.
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