RBI has space for more rate hikes despite growth cheerQuickening inflation, stoked by oil prices and El Nino, could force policymakers to harden further
07 Oct, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
RBI MPC Key Takeaways 2026: Repo rate hiked to 5.50%, FY27 GDP growth forecast raised to 7.1%RBI Monetary Policy 2026 Takeaways: The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, the first increase since Fe...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
RBI Inflation FY2026-27: Malhotra & Co raises inflation forecast to 5.2% for FY27RBI Inflation 2026-27 Forecast: The Reserve Bank of India has updated its inflation forecast for FY27 to 5.2% from 5.0% previously. This re...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
More RBI rate hikes loading? Decoding what Malhotra's 'caliberated tightening' stance meansThe Reserve Bank of India has increased the repo rate to 5.50% after maintaining it for several months. This shift to a calibrated tighteni...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
RBI hikes repo rate by 25 bps: How are rate sensitive stocks, sectors faring after first increase in nearly 4 years?Banking, NBFCs, realty and auto stocks came under pressure after the RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% and shifted its s...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
India bonds inch lower before pivotal RBI decisionAmid the backdrop of escalating US Treasury yields and surging oil prices, Indian government bond traders are revamping their strategies. T...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.01 AM 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
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
Rupee ends flat, anchored by RBI intervention in face of global strainsThe Indian rupee ended little changed on Monday, bolstered by central bank interventions during ongoing pressures. A firmer dollar was obse...
05 Oct, 2026, 04.16 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
Markets bet on RBI rate hike as inflation pressure buildsAs inflation concerns rise, investors are putting their faith in the Reserve Bank of India to implement an interest rate hike. A survey rev...
05 Oct, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
RBI likely to hike repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% in October policy: ET PollOn Monday, the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee will hold important meetings. Analysts are anticipating a 25 basis points ...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
RBI may increase rates by 0.25 pc in Oct policy amid inflationary pressures, experts poll showsThe RBI is expected to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points in its October policy review as inflation pressures build from higher crude p...
04 Oct, 2026, 02.57 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
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Rupee under pressure, inflation sticky: Will RBI be forced to rethink rates? Ankita Pathak, Ionic AssetWith the Fed entering a tightening cycle, India faces a tougher monetary policy trade-off as the rupee remains under pressure and inflation...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
RBI’s success on dollar flows raises stakes in inflation fight & clamour for rate hikeIndia’s record $133 billion diaspora inflow has flooded banks with liquidity, pushing overnight rates below the RBI’s 5.25% policy rate. Th...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.58 AM IST