The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced its key repo rate on Friday for the first time since May 2020, aiming to provide stimulus to the sluggish economy, which is projected to grow at its slowest pace in four years during the current fiscal year.

Assuming the rate kicks in from April 1 after 12 EMIs of this loan have been paid, then one can get per-lakh interest savings of Rs 3002 from the rest of the year.

The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate remains unchanged at 6.5 percent, as do the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) and bank rates, indicating a cautious yet accommodative monetary policy stance, sa