RBI MPC Holds Repo Rate Steady at 5.25 Percent, Maintains Neutral Stance in February 2026
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on February 6, 2026, unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent, maintaining a neutral stance. This pause follows cumulative rate cuts totaling 125 basis points since February 2025. The RBI highlighted stable inflation within its tolerance band and upgraded GDP growth forecasts to 7.4 percent for FY26. Recent trade deals with the US and EU are expected to support growth and exports amid global uncertainties. The central bank emphasized proactive liquidity management to ensure effective policy transmission.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 3%, Centre 95%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is positive (63/100). Lens Score 26/100.
Outlets measured: news18, economictimes, zeenews, thehindu, news18, moneycontrol, businessstandard, mint, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 15 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (60–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 6 Feb, 06:55 am. Other outlets followed.