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RBI Hikes Repo Rate to 5.50% (October 2026): What It Means for Your EMI, FDs and MSME Loans
Banking News Oct 7, 2026 8 min read

RBI Hikes Repo Rate to 5.50% (October 2026): What It Means for Your EMI, FDs and MSME Loans

The RBI raised the repo rate by 0.25% to 5.50% on 7 October 2026 and moved to a calibrated tightening stance. What it means for home loan EMIs, FD rates and MSME loans, with worked examples.

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Loan Against Property vs Personal Loan — Which Costs Less Over 5 Years
Loans Sep 7, 2026 6 min read

Loan Against Property vs Personal Loan — Which Costs Less Over 5 Years

A common situation: a shop owner applies for a ₹20 lakh personal loan to expand, without realising that a flat they already own could secure…

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HRA vs Home Loan Tax Benefit — Can You Claim Both in 2026?
Tax & Compliance Sep 6, 2026 7 min read

HRA vs Home Loan Tax Benefit — Can You Claim Both in 2026?

If you’ve bought a house in your home town but rent a flat near your office, you may be able to claim both the HRA…

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Home Loan Balance Transfer 2026 — Is It Worth It? A Banker’s Honest Answer
Loans May 10, 2026 14 min read

Home Loan Balance Transfer 2026 — Is It Worth It? A Banker’s Honest Answer

Home loan balance transfer 2026 is the single most important financial move thousands of Indian borrowers should be making right now. With home loan balance…

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Home Loan Interest Rates October 2026: SBI, HDFC, ICICI & Other Banks After the Repo Hike
Loans May 6, 2026 8 min read

Home Loan Interest Rates October 2026: SBI, HDFC, ICICI & Other Banks After the Repo Hike

Home loan interest rates in India are rising again. After the RBI raised the repo rate from 5.25% to 5.50% on 7 October 2026, banks…

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Key RBI Rates
Repo Rate5.50%
SDF Rate5.25%
MSF Rate5.75%

As of 7 October 2026 · Source: RBI

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