RBI Repo Rate 2026: Malhotra & Co hike repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% for first time in nearly 4 years as inflation pressures buildRepo Rate Hike: The RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, its first hike in nearly four years, as rising oil prices, a weak...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
World Bank bumps up FY27 India growth outlook to 7.1%The World Bank has increased the growth forecast for India's FY27 to 7.1% from earlier estimates. This revision is attributed to strong dom...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
S&P projects 12-14% credit growth this fiscal, warns weak monsoon may hit rural lendingS&P Global forecasts a 12-14% increase in financial sector lending despite potential slowdowns in rural areas. Concerns about weak monsoon ...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
S&P sees 12-14% credit growth in India despite rural stress risksS&P has projected credit growth of 12-14% in India's financial sector, emphasizing concerns about rural credit growth. The potential impact...
06 Oct, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
World Bank flags oil, El Niño and global market risks to growthThe World Bank has revised its growth forecast for South Asia, projecting a robust 6.9% by 2026, driven by a surge in consumer demand. Indi...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Pulses prices surge: Will cheaper imports bring relief to consumers? Stakeholders dividedIndia currently imposes a 10% import duty on red lentils and chickpeas, while yellow peas attract a 30% duty.
06 Oct, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
World Bank raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%, flags oil, El Niño risksThe World Bank has upgraded India's economic growth forecast to 7.1% for fiscal 2026-27. This change reflects strong domestic consumption, ...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Double trouble at the dinner table: When will food prices normalise for Indians?India’s food inflation: Food prices are rising unevenly, impacting household budgets, while inflation is projected to persist in upcoming m...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
RBI policy confronts a world with long tailsThe RBI is likely to begin raising rates in October, with another hike possible in Q4 2026, as inflation risks broaden. Higher oil prices, ...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Pakistan's inflation remains in double digits as fuel, power costs bitePakistan's inflation eased to 10.3 per cent in September 2026, down from 11.1 per cent in August, but remained above the government's proje...
03 Oct, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Weakest monsoon since 2015 prompts ICRA to cut FY27 farm growth forecastIn 2026, the Southwest monsoon recorded rainfall at 87 percent of the long-period average, the lowest since 2015. ICRA has lowered its agri...
02 Oct, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
SBI Research sees CPI inflation at 5.65% in Sept, above 6.5% in Oct-NovSBI Research forecasts a rise in CPI inflation to around 5.65 percent in September. They expect it to exceed 6.5 percent during October and...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
The biggest jump in global crop prices since 2022 threatens to boost inflationGlobal agricultural prices have jumped notably due to growing tensions in the Black Sea affecting supply routes, coupled with adverse weath...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
The Street feels global heatBond markets are imposing fiscal discipline on governments as borrowing levels increase amid geopolitical tensions and rising inflation. Ce...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
RBI may raise repo rate by 100 bps through H1 2027: BofA SecuritiesBank of America Securities has revised its forecast for the Reserve Bank of India’s interest rate hikes. It now anticipates a total increas...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
RBI may face two hikes, one dilemma as repo rate is seen hitting 5.75% soon: ReportThe Reserve Bank of India is projected to increase its repo rate by 25 basis points in October and December. Inflationary pressures, primar...
29 Sep, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Will RBI announce steep rate hikes? Nomura sees up to 50 bps increase by Dec, dismisses 125 bps hike fearsNomura expects the RBI to pursue a limited tightening cycle, with a possible 50 bps rate hike by December, as food and energy pressures ris...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.07 AM IST