
Mind your Money 💵
February 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 bps to 6.25%
Understanding Repo Rate and its impact in simple words🔥⬇️
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What is Repo Rate? 💰📊 The rate at which the central bank (RBI) lends money to banks.
Decrease in Repo Rate: 🏦📉 Lower rate = banks can borrow cheaper money from the RBI.
Impact on Economy:
1.Lower Borrowing Costs:
Banks: Can borrow cheaper, which may lower loan rates 💵.
Consumers: Cheaper loans = lower EMIs, more borrowing, and spending 💳🏡🚗.
2.Economic Growth 📈: More borrowing = more investment, job creation, and growth 🌱.
3.Inflation Control 🔥: Lower repo rate can stimulate the economy if inflation is under control, but it can worsen inflation if it’s already high.
4.Stock Market 📊: Cheaper borrowing = more investment, possibly leading to a bullish market 📈💹.
5.Currency Value 💱: May weaken the INR short-term, but could attract more foreign investment later 💵🌍.
6.Savings vs. Spending 💸: Lower rates = less savings, more spending 🛍️.
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