The RBI currently maintains the repo rate at 5.25% at its latest MPC meeting in June 2026, the rate at which it lends money to commercial banks. While the repo rate does not directly decide home loan interest rates, it plays a crucial role in determining banks' cost of borrowing, which eventually influences lending rates for customers.
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