Economists expect the RBI to stay on hold in February, with policy focus shifting to transmission and currency stability. Summary:A Reuters poll shows the Reserve Bank of India is expected to hold the repo rate at 5.25% at its February 4-6 policy meeting. Liquidity conditions remain a focus, with the RBI taking steps to improve policy transmission. The majority also expect the policy rate to remain at 5.25% through the end of 2026. Economists say these steps should help ease funding pressures and improve transmission without altering the policy rate.