Boost for UPI Services Users
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has shared some positive news that will make UPI service users happy. This announcement will bring relief to people who use apps like Phonepe, Google Pay, Paytm, and Bima UPI. Let’s find out what RBI’s decision is and how it benefits customers.
Increased UPI Lite Transaction Limit
RBI recently made an important announcement about UPI Lite services. The limit for UPI Lite transactions has been raised. Earlier, people could make transactions up to Rs. 200 using UPI Lite. Now, this limit has been increased to Rs. 500. This means that users can now carry out transactions up to Rs. 500 at a time through UPI Lite. The special part is that these transactions can be done without needing a PIN.
Steady Repo Rate Decision
RBI has also taken a significant step regarding interest rates. The key policy rate, known as the repo rate, has been kept unchanged. This marks the third consecutive time that RBI has decided not to alter the key policy rates. In the latest policy review, the MPC Committee, led by RBI Governor Shaktikant Das, decided to maintain the repo rate at 6.5 percent.
Consistency in Repo Rate
Since February 2023, the repo rate has remained steady. Back then, it was increased by 25 basis points. After that, there were no changes in April and June. Continuing this pattern, RBI has once again decided to keep the repo rate unchanged in August. This aligns with what many were expecting. Alongside this, the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) also remains stable at 4.5 percent. Additionally, RBI’s estimate for the current financial year’s GDP growth rate is 6.5 percent.