India’s central bank raises repo rate to 5.50%, its first hike since 20232026-10-12The Reserve Bank of India raised its repo rate by 25 basis points, from 5.25% to 5.50%, on October 7.The RBI shifted its policy stance from neutral to calibrated tightening, indicating a more restrictive approach.Borrowers are likely to face higher rates on floating-rate loans, many of which are linked to the repo rate.Existing fixed deposits keep the rate set when they were opened; savers may benefit from higher rates on new deposits or renewals as banks adjust their offers.Indian stocks recovered from early losses after the decision, with the Sensex nearing 73,000 and the Nifty moving back above 22,700.महंगाई के बीच FDs पर ज्यादा ब्याज मिलेगा: रेपो रेट बढ़ने से बैंक भी ब्याज दरें बढ़ाएंगी; जानें FD को फिर से... (Dainik Bhaskar)RBI repo rate hike: How home loan borrowers can reduce EMI and interest burden (The Economic Times)Senior citizen FD rates up to 8.50%: Which banks offer the highest interest on 3- year and 5-year deposits? (The Economic Times)इधर RBI ने बढ़ाया रेपो रेट, उधर संभला शेयर बाजार; पहले पस्त थी हालत (ABP News)How you can use FD laddering for Rs 10 lakh investment after RBI raises repo rate (The Economic Times)Monetary policy | Getting on a cycle to ride over bumps on the way (The New Indian Express)بھارت میں شرحِ سود میں اضافہ (Daily Jang)