Increase in Bank Rate
increases the cost of borrowing by commercial banks
declines the supply of money
shows tightening of RBI monetary policy
all the above
Explanation:
Bank rate is the rate at which a central bank is ready to buy or rediscount bills of exchange or other commercial papers. It also signals the medium-term stance of monetary policy. When bank rate is raised, it is expected that all interest rates will move together in the same direction.
Bank rate is the rate at which a central bank is ready to buy or rediscount bills of exchange or other commercial papers. It also signals the medium-term stance of monetary policy. When bank rate is raised, it is expected that all interest rates will move together in the same direction.