RBI policy and reserve rates as of 20 August 2026

The policy repo rate stood at 5.25%, while CRR was 3.00% and SLR was 18.00%.

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RBI’s published current rates showed the Standing Deposit Facility at 5.00%, Marginal Standing Facility and Bank Rate at 5.50%, and the fixed reverse repo rate at 3.35%.

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1Repo: 5.25%
2SDF: 5.00%
3MSF and Bank Rate: 5.50%
4CRR: 3.00%
5SLR: 18.00%

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Q1. Which statement correctly describes “RBI policy and reserve rates as of 20 August 2026”?

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RBI’s published current rates showed the Standing Deposit Facility at 5.00%, Marginal Standing Facility and Bank Rate at 5.50%, and the fixed reverse repo rate at 3.35%.