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RBI Reduces LAF Rates by 50 Basis Points

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Quick answerRBI reduces LAF policy repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.50% with immediate effect.

What changed

['RBI reduced the policy repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 50 basis points from 6.00% to 5.50%.', 'Standing deposit facility (SDF) rate and marginal standing facility (MSF) rate adjusted to 5.25% and 5.75% respectively.', 'All other terms and conditions of the extant LAF Scheme remain unchanged.']

What it means for you

['This rate reduction is as announced in the Monetary Policy Statement dated June 06, 2025.', 'Banks and lenders should note the adjusted SDF rate of 5.25% and MSF rate of 5.75%.', 'All other terms and conditions of the extant LAF Scheme remain unchanged.']

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Who it affects

All Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) participants

What is the new policy repo rate under LAF?

The new policy repo rate under LAF is 5.50%.

What is the impact of this rate change on banks and lenders?

Banks and lenders may see an increase in liquidity and a decrease in borrowing costs.

What are the other terms and conditions of the extant LAF Scheme?

All other terms and conditions of the extant LAF Scheme remain unchanged.

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AI-drafted · 3-model AI consensus fact-check · under the editorial review of Vikram Jain · published · 19 Jun 2026, 04:18 IST