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RBI rate hike to raise home, car loan borrowing costs

The Reserve Bank of India increased its policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% on Wednesday. Borrowers might face higher monthly installments or extended repayment periods based on loan agreements. The monetary policy committee unanimously adopted a stance of 'calibrated tightening' with future increases possible. External benchmark-linked loans make up 68.2% of outstanding floating-rate rupee loans as of June.

7 Oct 2026 10:27 am