financial policy
RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25% as Inflation Hits Historic Low: Impact on Loans and Savings
Dec 05, 2025 01:44 pm CST
The Reserve Bank of India has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% amid record-low inflation of 0.25% and a weakening rupee. This article examines how this policy change affects borrowers and savers, the mechanics of repo rate adjustments, and their impact on various loan types including home, auto, and MSME loans.
RBI Increases IPO Loan Limit to Rs 25 Lakh and Eases Banking Regulations to Boost Credit Access
Oct 01, 2025 03:45 pm CST
The Reserve Bank of India has implemented significant reforms to enhance credit accessibility, including raising IPO financing limits to Rs 25 lakh per person, allowing banks to finance corporate acquisitions, and increasing lending limits against shares to Rs 1 crore. These changes aim to stimulate infrastructure development and overall economic growth while giving banks until 2027 to adapt to new regulatory frameworks.