New Delhi, June 6 -- The decision of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to reduce the policy repo rate will significantly help mid-segment housing across top-tier cities, translating into lower EMIs (Equated Monthly Installment) and better affordability, said real estate executives, terming it a "strategic move".

The policy rates massively impact the sale of the real estate infrastructure, as lowering of rates means lower interest rates from banks for the home buyers and cheaper EMIs.

The policy rate cuts have a massive impact on the real estate sector. This effectively lowers the cost of borrowing, making home loan EMIs easier on the pocket and thereby directly improving affordability for buyers.

RBI's MPC, after the meeting today, decid...