On December 6, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das announced its fifth bi-monthly monetary policy for FY25. The repo rate remains at 6.5% for the 11th time, keeping the policy stance neutral. To improve banking liquidity, the RBI cut the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 50 basis points to 4%. It expects India’s GDP to grow by 6.6% in FY25, with inflation projected at 4.8%. The RBI's decisions aim to ensure stability amid global economic challenges.