RBI expected to raise rates twice by 2026
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- by December 2026
- 50 basis points
- repo rate
- 6%
- is anticipated
- 25 basis points
- range may accelerate
- $90-$110/barrel
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is projected to implement two rate hikes totaling 50 basis points by December 2026, raising the repo rate to 6%. The first hike of 25 basis points is anticipated in October, followed by another in December, driven by inflation concerns and global tightening trends. 📈
Market participants are closely monitoring crude oil prices, which could influence inflation and the RBI's decisions. Elevated prices in the $90-$110/barrel range may accelerate cost pass-through to consumers.
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