By:-Anurag Mathur, CEO, Savills India
“Amid India’s continued focus on economic resilience, the MPC’s decision to hold the repo rate at 5.25% for the fourth consecutive policy review while maintaining a neutral stance, is on expected lines. The decision reflects a measured approach in targeting inflation while balancing growth.
Given the recent uncertainty in international crude prices, inflationary risks, and climatic vagaries such as El Nino and monsoons, maintaining the status quo appears prudent. At a time when residential sales, particularly in the mid-market and mass segments have moderated and developers continue to face elevated input costs, a stable rate is most needed. The current stance should help preserve borrowing affordability, provide visibility on financing costs, support disciplined project execution, and reinforce investor confidence across residential and commercial real estate.”