Central Bank RatesIndia policy rate in 2001 (6 changes)
Start of year8.00%
End of year8.50%Dec 31, 2001
Net change+50 bp2 hikes, 4 cuts
Average8.295%
Rank by level9 / 33
Changes in 2001
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2001 | 8.00% | 7.50% | cut -50 bp |
| Mar 2, 2001 | 7.50% | 7.00% | cut -50 bp |
| Apr 3, 2001 | 7.00% | 8.50% | hike +150 bp |
| Apr 27, 2001 | 8.50% | 9.00% | hike +50 bp |
| Apr 30, 2001 | 9.00% | 8.75% | cut -25 bp |
| Jun 7, 2001 | 8.75% | 8.50% | cut -25 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2001
25%
19%
16.43%
15%
11.5%
9.75%
9.6%
9.5%
8.5%
8.5%
8.04%
7.75%
6.5%
6.5%
5.85%
5%
4.75%
4.75%
4.25%
4.25%
4%
4%
3.8%
3.75%
3.6%
3.25%
3.25%
2.75%
2.25%
2.25%
1.75%
1.75%
0.15%
Year-end rate over time
5.25%
5.25%
6.5%
6.5%
6.25%
4%
4%
5.15%
6.5%
6%
6.25%
6.75%
8%
7.75%
8%
8.5%
6.25%
4.75%
6.5%
7.75%
7.25%
6.25%
6%
7%
7.5%
8.5%
8%
2001: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.