The Repo Rate is one of the most critical tools used by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to control inflation, regulate liquidity, and manage economic growth. It represents the interest rate at which the RBI lends money to commercial banks. Any change in the repo rate directly impacts loan interest rates, EMIs, and overall economic activity.
This comprehensive timeline captures the historical changes in the RBI’s repo rate, highlighting the effective date, the rate itself, and the percentage change compared to the previous rate. Whether you’re a banker, investor, student, or simply a curious observer, this data offers valuable insight into how India’s monetary policy has evolved over the years.
Explore the full table below to trace the RBI’s monetary journey from 2005 to 2025.
RBI Repo Rate Change History
RBI Repo Rate History
| Effective Date | Repo Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 June 2025 | 5.50% | 0.50% |
| 9 April 2025 | 6.00% | 0.25% |
| 7 February 2025 | 6.25% | 0.25% |
| 6 December 2024 | 6.50% | – |
| 18 September 2024 | 6.50% | – |
| 8 June 2023 | 6.50% | – |
| 8 February 2023 | 6.50% | 0.25% |
| 7 December 2022 | 6.25% | 0.35% |
| 30 September 2022 | 5.90% | 0.5% |
| 5 August 2022 | 5.40% | 0.5% |
| 8 June 2022 | 4.90% | 0.5% |
| May 2022 | 4.40% | 0.4% |
| 09 Oct 2020 | 4.00% | 0.00% |
| 06 Aug 2020 | 4.00% | 0.00% |
| 22 May 2020 | 4.00% | 0.40% |
| 27 March 2020 | 4.40% | 0.75% |
| 6 February 2020 | 5.15% | 0.25% |
| 07 August 2019 | 5.40% | 0.35% |
| 06 June 2019 | 5.75% | 0.25% |
| 04 April 2019 | 6.00% | 0.25% |
| 07 February 2019 | 6.25% | 0.25% |
| 01 August 2018 | 6.50% | 0.25% |
| 06 June 2018 | 6.25% | 0.25% |
| 02 August 2017 | 6.00% | 0.25% |
| 04 October 2016 | 6.25% | 0.25% |
| 05 April 2016 | 6.50% | 0.25% |
| 29 September 2015 | 6.75% | 0.50% |
| 02 June 2015 | 7.25% | 0.25% |
| 04 March 2015 | 7.50% | 0.25% |
| 15 January 2015 | 7.75% | 0.25% |
| 28 January 2014 | 8.00% | -0.25% |
| 29 October 2013 | 7.75% | -0.25% |
| 20 September 2013 | 7.50% | -0.25% |
| 03 May 2013 | 7.25% | -0.50% |
| 17 March 2011 | 6.75% | -0.25% |
| 25 January 2011 | 6.50% | -0.25% |
| 02 November 2010 | 6.25% | -0.25% |
| 16 September 2010 | 6.00% | -0.25% |
| 27 July 2010 | 5.75% | -0.25% |
| 02 July 2010 | 5.50% | -0.25% |
| 20 April 2010 | 5.25% | -0.25% |
| 19 March 2010 | 5.00% | -0.25% |
| 21 April 2009 | 4.75% | 0.25% |
| 05 March 2009 | 5.00% | 0.50% |
| 05 January 2009 | 5.50% | 1.00% |
| 08 December 2008 | 6.50% | 1.00% |
| 03 November 2008 | 7.50% | 0.50% |
| 20 October 2008 | 8.00% | 1.00% |
| 30 July 2008 | 9.00% | -0.50% |
| 25 June 2008 | 8.50% | -0.50% |
| 12 June 2008 | 8.00% | -0.25% |
| 30 March 2007 | 7.75% | -0.25% |
| 31 January 2007 | 7.50% | -0.25% |
| 30 October 2006 | 7.25% | -0.25% |
| 25 July 2006 | 7.00% | -0.50% |
| 24 January 2006 | 6.50% | -0.25% |
| 26 October 2005 | 6.25% | 0.00% |