Repo rate · 2022
RBI repo rate in 2022
5 MPC decisions this year. Rate moved from 4.00% to 6.25% (+225 bps).
Year open
4.00%
Year close
6.25%
Net move
+225 bps
MPC decisions in 2022
- 7 Dec 20226.25%+35 bpsEMI impact (₹1L · 20y)₹91 higher
Pace slowed from 50 bps as headline CPI showed signs of easing.
- 30 Sept 20225.90%+50 bpsEMI impact (₹1L · 20y)₹130 higher
Third consecutive 50 bps move in the tightening cycle.
- 5 Aug 20225.40%+50 bpsEMI impact (₹1L · 20y)₹130 higher
CPI inflation above 7%; RBI moved aggressively to anchor expectations.
- 8 Jun 20224.90%+50 bpsEMI impact (₹1L · 20y)₹130 higher
Russia–Ukraine commodity shock pushed inflation outside band.
- 4 May 20224.40%+40 bpsEMI impact (₹1L · 20y)₹104 higher
First hike in the cycle, off-cycle MPC decision after global inflation surge.