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RBIs rate hike matters. Its shift to calibrated tightening matters more

The RBIs 25-basis-point repo rate hike to 5.5% marks a shift towards calibrated tightening as inflation risks broaden amid elevated oil prices, weather disruptions and resilient domestic demand. With inflation expected to average nearly 5.8% over the next three quarters, the policy move signals scope for further rate increases.

7 Oct 2026 11:26 pm