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Informist, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026

 

MUMBAI - Rishi Anand, managing director and chief executive officer, Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd., said the following on the Reserve Bank of India's third bi-monthly monetary policy statement for the financial year 2026-27 (Apr-Mar) detailed Wednesday:

 

The RBI's decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25% while maintaining a neutral stance reflects its balanced approach towards supporting growth and ensuring macroeconomic stability amid an evolving global environment. India's strong economic fundamentals, along with the resilience of the banking and NBFC (non-banking finance company) sectors, continue to provide a stable foundation for credit growth despite external uncertainties.
 
For the housing finance sector, this policy continuity is expected to sustain housing demand during the festive season is reassuring for both lenders and homebuyers, especially first-time buyers, as it allows them to plan their home purchase with greater confidence. With the festive season around the corner, steady financing conditions are expected to support genuine housing demand and encourage more people to access formal housing finance. Going forward, a stable economy and continued focus on financial inclusion will play an important role in making homeownership more accessible across Bharat.  End

 

Compiled by Radhika Tiwari 

Filed by Himanshi Gupta

 

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