Have you ever wondered how the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) controls inflation or manages money in the economy? One important tool it uses is called the Repo Rate. Don’t worry if it sounds complicated – in this article, we’ll break it down into simple words so anyone can understand!

Imagine you run a lemonade stall and keep some money aside before spending on lemons and sugar — that’s what banks do with the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR). It’s a portion of cash banks must keep with the RBI, not for lending. A lower CRR means banks can lend more, boosting spending and growth, while a higher CRR restricts money flow to control inflation.