The Reserve Bank of India has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, marking its first increase in nearly four years. With this hike, home and personal loans are expected to become more expensive for borrowers.
Sahil Sharma
Oct 8, 2026
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a significant increase in its repo rate, raising it by 25 basis points to 5.5%. This decision marks the first increase in nearly four years.
With the repo rate now set at 5.5%, borrowing costs for home and personal loans are expected to rise.
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