RBI Updates : Change in Bank Rate

The Bank Rate is revised upwards by 40 basis points from 4 .25 per cent to 4.65 per cent with immediate effect.

Penal Interest Rates which are linked to the Bank Rate

Item Existing Rate Revised Rate (With immediate effect) Penal interest rates on shortfalls in reserve requirements (depending on duration of shortfalls). Bank Rate plus 3.0 percentage points (7.25 per cent) or Bank Rate plus 5.0 percentage points (9.25 per cent). Bank Rate plus 3.0 percentage points (7.65 per cent) or Bank Rate plus 5.0 percentage points (9.65 per cent)