The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has reduced the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%, the first cut in five years. This decision was made due to a declining inflation trend and a need to support economic growth, which has slowed. Despite the cut, the RBI remains vigilant about global and domestic uncertainties.
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously decided to reduce the policy repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 6.50% to 6.25%. Consequently, the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate is set at 6.00%, while the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate stand at 6.50%. The MPC also opted to maintain a neutral stance, emphasizing its commitment to achieving sustained alignment of inflation with the target while supporting economic gro
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FAQ :
The new policy repo rate is 6.25%, reduced from 6.50%.
The RBI cut the repo rate because inflation is on a declining trend and is expected to moderate further, while economic growth needs support.
The Monetary Policy Committee has opted to maintain a neutral stance.
The RBI is monitoring global financial market volatility, uncertainties in trade policies, and adverse weather events.
A lower repo rate could lead to cheaper loans for individuals and businesses, including home loans and personal loans.