The rate cut was in line with expectations, and comes as the U.S.' reciprocal tariffs kicked in, with a 26% levy slapped on goods coming in from India.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lowered its key repo rate on Wednesday for a second consecutive time and changed its monetary policy stance signalling room for more cuts ahead, as it seeks to boost the sluggish economy in the face of fresh U.

India’s central bank delivered a back-to-back rate cut and signaled more monetary support ahead as U.S. trade tariffs raised alarm about slowing global growth.