RBI Likely to Hike Repo Rate by 25 Bps to 5.50% in October Policy: ET Poll

RBI policy confronts a world with long tails

The RBI is likely to begin raising rates in October, with another hike possible in Q4 2026, as inflation risks broaden. Higher oil prices, weather shocks, weaker currency and geopolitical risks are fuelling imported pressures.

MPC Poll: RBI likely to hike repo rate 25 bps as crude, global yields fuel inflation risks

A Moneycontrol poll of 19 economists, treasury heads and fixed-income experts shows that a majority expect the MPC to hike the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 percent while retaining inflation and growth estimates

RBI likely to hike repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% in October policy: ET Poll

On Monday, the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee will hold important meetings. Analysts are anticipating a 25 basis points increase in the key interest rate, raising it to 5.50%. The surge in inflation is attributed to elevated crude oil costs and subpar agricultural production. Many economists advocate for a rate hike as a crucial measure to tackle ongoing inflation issues, with outcomes to be revealed on October 7.

Rising Inflation Puts Focus On October MPC Rate Decision - Business News Week

By Saurabh Jain, Co-Founder & CEO, Stable Money. “With inflation moving higher in recent months and pressures becoming more broad-based, the October MPC meeting will be closely watched. A 25 bps point increase in the repo rate is increasingly being expected, which would take the rate from 5.25% to 5.50%. The RBI’s assessment of the persistence […] The post Rising Inflation Puts Focus On October MPC Rate Decision first appeared on Business News W…

Rising Inflation Puts Focus On October MPC Rate Decision

By Saurabh Jain, Co-Founder & CEO, Stable Money. “With inflation moving higher in recent months and pressures becoming more broad-based, the October MPC meeting will be closely watched. A 25 bps point increase in the repo [...]