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India cuts key rate in surprise move ahead of election

New RBI governor stresses objective of supporting growth

The Reserve Bank of India's new governor, Shaktikanta Das, center, cited lower-than-expected inflation and a slowdown in China as reasons for its surprise rate cut on Feb. 7.  (Photo by Ken Koyanagi)

MUMBAI -- The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday decided to cut the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25% on forecasts for lower inflation.

The surprise move comes as a tailwind for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with general elections due by May.

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