Mumbai, Dec. 2 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to maintain the repo rate at 5.50 per cent in its upcoming monetary policy announcement on Friday, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.

The report said the central bank is likely to retain its current neutral stance as well.

It stated, "We expect the RBI to keep the repo rate steady at 5.50 per cent in its Dec'25. The stance is also expected to be maintained at neutral".

The report noted that India's economic performance has remained strong, with GDP growth coming in at 8.2 per cent in the second quarter of FY26, surpassing market expectations.

The momentum is likely to have continued in the third quarter as well, supported by improved urban consumption and resilient ru...