*RBI REPO RATE SUMMARY* *Repo Rate Reduction*: The RBI cut the repo rate by 50 basis points, bringing it down from 6.00% to 5.50%. This marks the third consecutive rate cut in 2025, totaling a 100 basis point reduction for the year. *Cash Reserve Ratio* (CRR) Cut: The CRR was reduced by 100 basis points to 3%, implemented in staggered tranches. This move aims to enhance liquidity in the banking system and lower borrowing costs. *Policy Stance Shift*: The RBI shifted its monetary policy stance from "accommodative" to "neutral," indicating a more data-dependent approach moving forward.