RBI Policy: Steady Follow-Up to Budget, Boosts Confidence & Manufacturing, Say Experts

• RBI keeps benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.25% as expected, maintaining a neutral policy stance.
• Experts say the policy reinforces market confidence, boosts manufacturing, and aligns with Budget announcements.
• Collateral-free loan limit for MSMEs increased to Rs 20 lakh, showing follow-up action to Budget's MSME push.
• Decision offers stability for interest-rate-sensitive sectors like real estate, with inflation manageable.
• RBI focuses on customer protection, digital payment security, financial inclusion, and MSME credit.