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Repo rate explained: What it is, how it works and why it matters for your loans and savings

New Delhi: Every time the Reserve Bank of India announces a change in the repo rate, markets move, loan EMIs shift and headlines follow. But what exactly is the repo rate and why does it carry such ...
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What is repo rate and how it affects loan EMI? Explained

Repo Rate: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday, August 6, kept the key policy repo rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent after a detailed assessment of the current economic and financial conditions.
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Repo rate explained: How RBI rate cuts and hikes affect your EMIs, savings, and investments

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is all set to announce its monetary policy decision today, June 5, 2026. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), chaired by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, conducted its ...
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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged, but the EMI benefit remains: Savings on a Rs 50 lakh home loan explained

The impact can be substantial for borrowers. Let’s take an example of a Rs 50 lakh home loan with a 20-year tenure. As a result, existing borrowers will not see any change in loan rates or EMIs.