RBI Repo Rate Insights
Comprehensive analysis of Reserve Bank of India's repo rate changes from 2000 to 2025
Current Rate
5.5%
Highest Rate
16%
Reached in 2000
Lowest Rate
4%
COVID-19 Response (2020-2022)
Average Rate
6.46%
Average Repo Rate
Historical Repo Rate Trends
Interactive chart showing RBI repo rate changes over 25 years
Key Monetary Policy Events
Major economic events that influenced repo rate decisions
2008-2009 Financial Crisis
Emergency rate cuts from 8.5% to 4.75%
2011-2012 Inflation Surge
Aggressive tightening to 8.5%
2016-2017 Demonetization
Gradual easing to support liquidity
2020 COVID-19 Pandemic
Historic low of 4.0% for economic support
2022-2023 Inflation Control
Sharp hikes from 4.0% to 6.5%
2024-2025 Stable Period
Maintaining rates at 6.5%
Data compiled from RBI official announcements and monetary policy statements
Last updated: 2025-06-07