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RBI cuts Repo Rate by 25 basis points

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points from 8.0% to 7.75% with immediate effect. The Cash Reserve Ration has been kept unchanged at 4%. Subsequently the reduction in the repo rate made the reverse repo rate adjust to 6.75% and the marginal standing facility rate and Bank Rate to 8.75%.

Reducing Repo Rate will,

  • Pave way for cheaper home and auto loans.
  • Lower cost of funds for corporate borrowers.

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