RBI may hike repo rate by 50 bps by 2026
after close1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation
- anticipated in both
- 25 bps increase
- which hit
- 4.82% in August
The Reserve Bank of India is expected to raise the repo rate by 50 basis points by the end of 2026, with a 25 bps increase anticipated in both October and December. This adjustment aims to address rising inflation, which hit 4.82% in August. Analysts warn that sustained high crude oil prices could exacerbate inflationary pressures.
Immediate market implications include potential tightening of liquidity and increased borrowing costs for businesses.
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