RBI MPC: Malhotra & co flag lingering trade woes as India-US deal stalls, Trump revives tariff threats

The Reserve Bank of India's MPC has maintained the repo rate at 5.5%, amidst global trade negotiation challenges and uncertainties, particularly stemming from renewed tariff threats from the US. Despite easing geopolitical tensions, the committee retains a neutral stance, balancing moderating inflation with a volatile external environment.