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RBI repo rate: Big relief on home loans! RBI may cut repo rate again in February

Posted By: Pawan George Posted On: Jan 31, 2026Share Article
Big relief on home loans

RBI repo rate: Big relief on home loans! RBI may cut repo rate again in February

RBI Repo Rate: The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee meeting is scheduled to be held between February 4 and 6, and a 0.25 percent reduction in interest rates is expected. This will make home loans cheaper.

RBI Repo Rate: The Reserve Bank of India's next monetary policy meeting is scheduled for February 4-6. A 0.25 percent reduction in the repo rate is expected. The country's economy has reached a crucial juncture. Economists believe that a 0.25 percent cut in the repo rate is possible.

Balancing inflation control and economic growth is a major challenge for the RBI. The RBI is currently focusing on increasing liquidity in the market. Experts believe that the RBI may reduce the repo rate to 5.25 percent to boost consumer spending and investment.

Big Savings on Home Loans!

A reduction in the repo rate directly impacts home loans. If the Reserve Bank cuts the repo rate by 0.25 percent again, a ₹50 lakh loan for 20 years at a 9 percent interest rate will result in monthly savings of approximately ₹800 because the interest rate will fall from 9 percent to 8.75 percent. This will lead to total interest savings of ₹1.9 lakh. You can choose to reduce your EMI or keep it the same and reduce the loan tenure by 10-12 months. This will result in savings of more than ₹4 lakh.

However, rating agency CRISIL, in its report, stated that given the rising inflation, the RBI might keep interest rates unchanged in its next monetary policy review meeting. CRISIL said, “Considering the increase in inflation, we expect the RBI to keep policy rates unchanged for now.”

How much was the repo rate reduced in 2025? The MPC has reduced the repo rate by 125 basis points since February 2025. The cuts were implemented in stages: 25 bps each in February and April, 50 bps in June, and 25 bps in December. Meanwhile, the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged in its monetary policy reviews in August and October.

Source: Msn.com

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