The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to leave the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% at its review next week, an FE poll of economists has found. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is also likely to retain its “neutral” stance while adopting a cautious—rather than hawkish— tone amid rising inflation risks. The FY27 inflation forecast of 5.1% is widely expected to be left untouched, though some economists believe the GDP growth projection could be raised from the current 6.6%.