RBI increases Repo and reverse repo rate by 25 basis points

Reserve Bank of India

RBI/2010-2011/431
FMD.MOAG. No.57/01.01.01/2010-11

March 17, 2011

All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) and Primary Dealers

Dear Sir,

Liquidity Adjustment Facility – Repo and Reverse Repo Rates

As announced today in the Mid-Quarter Monetary Policy Review, it has been decided to increase the repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 25 basis points from 6.50 per cent to 6.75 per cent and the reverse repo rate by 25 basis points from 5.50 per cent to 5.75 per cent with immediate effect.

2. All other terms and conditions of the current LAF Scheme will remain unchanged.

3. Please acknowledge receipt.

Yours sincerely

(Nishita Raje)
Director