RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 6.25% after 5 yrs

Rationale behind RBI’s repo rate cut by 25 bps, possible impact on interest rates, investment and consumption
EMIs on home and vehicle loans will come down, making it easier for individuals to repay their debts. A lower repo rate makes borrowing cheaper for individuals and businesses, which can lead to increased spending and investment.
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The repo rate is the rate at which commercial banks borrow from the RBI. This drop comes after nearly 5 years of house loan borrowers seeing only rate increases or stagnation. Following the reduction in the RBI repo rate,
Reactions to RBI repo rate cut
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced its key repo rate on Friday for the first time since May 2020, aiming to provide stimulus to the sluggish economy, which is projected to grow at its slowest pace in four years during the current fiscal year.
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The repo rate, set by the RBI, influences borrowing costs for banks. A higher repo rate raises FD interest rates, attracting deposits, while a lower rate reduces FD returns by making borrowing cheaper.
RBI repo rate cut, coupled with tax sops in Budget, could boost consumption
Experts are optimistic that the 25 bps cut—the first in nearly five years—will make borrowing cheaper and spur the demand for consumer durables, automobiles and homes
What Is Repo Rate And How Does It Impact? RBI Cuts Interest Rates, Repo Rate Reduced By 25 bps To 6.25%
In addition to the repo rate cut, the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rates have also been reduced by 25 bps to 6% and 6.5%, respectively. The bank rate has also been adjusted to 6.5%.
India's Central Bank Cuts Repo Rate for First Time in Nearly 5 Years
(Reuters) -The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced its key repo rate on Friday for the first time since May 2020, aiming to provide stimulus to the sluggish economy, which is projected to grow at its slowest pace in four years during the current fiscal year.
RBI's repo rate cut welcomed by bank leaders, expected to ensure liquidity while monitoring inflation
However, some banks acknowledged the short-term impact on their profitability, with expectations of eventual recovery
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The repo rate, till now, stood at 6.5 per cent. The move comes barely a week after the Centre cut personal income tax to boost consumption.
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Home, auto, and other loans are likely to see a drop in interest rates after the Reserve Bank of India cut the key benchmark rate on Friday. The Monetary Policy Committee, headed by the new RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra,
RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 6.25% after 5 yrs; industry welcomes move
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points from 6.5% to 6.25% in another step to boost the economy, media reports said.
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