# India’s central bank holds rates as expected

https://mins.news/en/item/13718

- Reuters, 2026-08-05 05:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/view-indias-central-bank-holds-rates-expected-2026-08-05/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a72cf1369018900011c1bf7

> The Reserve Bank of India left its policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25% on Wednesday, in line with expectations. The central bank is waiting for more data before deciding whether rising oil prices are adding to inflationary pressure. The assessment concerns price pressures in Asia’s third-largest economy.

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