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Independent guides, calculators and insights for every Indian money decision — every figure dated, sourced and reviewed by chartered accountants.

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Today in Indian moneyLIVE
RBI repo rate
5.50%
Source: Reserve Bank of India · Jun 2026
Typical FD · 1–3 yr6.5–7.5%
Good CIBIL score750+
DICGC cover / bank₹5 lakh

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India Money Snapshot
As of June 2026
How we source this →
Repo rate
5.50%
Source: RBI
FD · 1–3 yr
6.5–7.5%
Bank disclosures
Good CIBIL
750+
Source: CIBIL
Deposit cover
₹5 lakh
Source: DICGC
Featured IntelligenceCreditUpdated 17 Jun 2026

What counts as a good CIBIL score — and how to get there.

A score of 750+ unlocks the lowest rates on loans and cards. We break down the bands, the levers that move the number, and the fastest safe way to climb.

Your CIBIL score compresses years of borrowing behaviour into one number between 300 and 900. Where you land decides not just whether you're approved, but the interest rate you're offered — and over a home loan, that gap is worth lakhs.

Five levers drive it: payment history, credit utilisation, credit age, credit mix and recent enquiries. Pay on time and keep balances under 30% of your limit, and the rest largely takes care of itself with time.

The fastest safe wins: clear overdue balances, lower utilisation before the statement date, and avoid clustering hard enquiries — every figure here is sourced to CIBIL and the RBI.

By the Tips4Banking Editorial Team·✔ CA-reviewed·9 min readRead the analysis →
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