RBI Expected to Hike Repo Rate Amid Rising Inflation Pressures

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The Reserve Bank of India is poised to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points at its October meeting, driven by persistent retail inflation and global monetary tightening

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The Reserve Bank of India is poised to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points at its October meeting, driven by persistent retail inflation and global monetary tightening

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Oct 3, 2026 • 12:15 AM

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RBI Expected to Hike Repo Rate Amid Rising Inflation Pressures

The Reserve Bank of India is poised to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points at its October meeting, driven by persistent retail inflation and global monetary tightening

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The Reserve Bank of India is poised to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points at its October meeting, driven by persistent retail inflation and global monetary tightening