The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained the repo rate at 5.5 % in its latest policy review, continuing a neutral stance as headline inflation remained within target and growth indicators held steady. Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasized that monetary policy would stay focused on price stability while supporting economic momentum. Bank credit growth slowed to 9.8 % in October as corporate borrowings moderated. The central bank expects FY26 GDP to grow around 7 %, supported by investment activity and government spending. Liquidity management measures were also retained to prevent market volatility.