Central Bank RatesIndia policy rate in 2025 (4 changes)
Start of year6.50%
End of year5.25%Dec 31, 2025
Net change-125 bp0 hikes, 4 cuts
Average5.796%
Rank by level11 / 38
Changes in 2025
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2025 | 6.50% | 6.25% | cut -25 bp |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 6.25% | 6.00% | cut -25 bp |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 6.00% | 5.50% | cut -50 bp |
| Dec 5, 2025 | 5.50% | 5.25% | cut -25 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2025
38%
16%
15%
9.25%
7.25%
7%
6.75%
6.5%
6.5%
5.75%
5.25%
4.75%
4.5%
4.5%
4.25%
4.25%
4.25%
4%
4%
4%
4%
3.75%
3.625%
3.6%
3.5%
3.5%
3%
2.75%
2.5%
2.25%
2.25%
2.25%
2%
1.75%
1.6%
1.25%
0.75%
0%
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%
2025: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.