RBI Repo Rate Hike: FD, Home Loan EMI and Debt Funds
The RBI has raised the repo rate to 5.50% and changed its stance. Borrowers, depositors and debt fund investors are waiting to see how banks and fund houses respond.
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RSS feedThe RBI has raised the repo rate to 5.50% and changed its stance. Borrowers, depositors and debt fund investors are waiting to see how banks and fund houses respond.
After the RBI hiked the repo rate to 5.50%, families are comparing FDs, debt funds and arbitrage funds on repricing speed and post tax returns for the 30% bracket.
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