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VEHICLE LOANS

RBI repo decision could raise EMIs

The 7 October policy outcome may affect floating car loans, but no hike is confirmed yet.

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CURRENT RATE

Repo rate stands at 5.25%

5.25%

The RBI current-rates page lists this level as of 1 October 2026.

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EXPECTED MOVE

Polls point to 25 bps

25 bps

Business Standard, ET and Reuters polls reported expectations of a move to 5.50%.

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BORROWER CHECK

Benchmark and reset date matter

Your loan contract decides whether the rate changes through the EMI, tenure or both.

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Calculate your loan impact

See the illustrative EMI math and the checks to make after the RBI statement.

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Get the full breakdown

Sources, numbers and what to watch next.

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Read: RBI repo decision on 7 October: 25 bps hike could lift car-loan EMIs