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Repo Rate

RBI benchmark lending rate

🇮🇳India · FY 2026-27Reviewed Plain-English
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What is Repo Rate?

The repo rate is the rate at which the RBI lends to commercial banks. It is the primary tool RBI uses to control inflation and liquidity. A repo rate cut typically leads to lower home loan, personal loan, and auto loan rates.

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