The RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% in October 2025 has been welcomed by real estate leaders. Experts say the move stabilises borrowing costs and home loan EMIs, supporting buyer confidence and festive-season demand. While it may not directly improve affordability, the steady rate helps sustain sentiment among homebuyers and developers.
Banks unlikely to reduce deposit rates despite RBI easing
Following the latest repo rate decrease, bankers foresee only slight adjustments to deposit rates. The landscape, characterized by sluggish savings yields and elevated credit-deposit ratios,