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Banking Central | What does the monetary policy mean for you and your budget?

Last updated: October 6, 2025 3:17 am
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Under the leadership of Sanjay Malhotra, the Reserve Bank of India opted to maintain the repo rate at 5.5 percent during its review in October.

How many people actively track the monetary policy set by the Reserve Bank of India and interpret its implications for their personal finances?

Truthfully, for many households, the bi-monthly policy review can feel like an esoteric discussion between economists enamored with graphs and bankers immersed in technical jargon. However, every detail from the policy statement can subtly influence your household budget—impacting everything from your EMIs to your savings.

This time, the RBI chose to proceed with caution rather than offering relief when announcing its policy decision on October 1. By keeping the key repo rate steady at 5.5 percent once more, it essentially communicated, “Don’t expect a decrease in your home or car loan EMIs soon.” Inflation hasn’t surged uncontrollably, but it hasn’t eased enough for the central bank to adopt a more lenient approach.

For first-time homebuyers, particularly in congested and expensive urban centers, this delay merely prolongs their wait. Banks have long moved beyond the era of teaser rates. Floating loans are now hovering at multi-year peaks. This scenario means that individuals who invested in real estate during the pandemic are now discovering a tough reality: interest rate cycles are indifferent to personal aspirations.

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What impact does this have on depositors? They’ve been patiently waiting for years, and while reliable fixed deposits (FDs) appear more appealing than before, banks aren’t exactly rolling out the welcome mat.

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As liquidity improves, some banks have started to lower FD rates. Senior citizens who depend on interest income may need to act quickly to secure rates before they inevitably decline again.

Additionally, there are concerns about diminishing consumer spending. Retail loans have been pivotal in driving banking profits for years. Credit cards, personal loans, buy-now-pay-later arrangements—everything was part of one grand celebration. Now, the RBI is applying the brakes. Moving forward, your ability to spend will rely less on enthusiasm and more on your credit score.

The RBI also subtly nudged banks regarding service fees and customer service issues. This marks a small but significant recognition of the fact that customers are weary of paying for “value-added services” they never actually requested. But let’s be honest: until penalties are enforced, most consumers will keep grappling with automated phone systems and templated responses.

So, what does the policy from October signify for the populace? Monetary discipline comes with a price—and it’s not borne by the stock markets or corporate financial reserves. The burden rests on households that map out their lives through EMIs and installments.

(Banking Central is a weekly column that closely monitors the most significant developments in the banking sector)

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