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RBI repo rate hiked to 5.5%, Home, car and personal loans may get costlier

The RBI's 25-basis-point repo rate hike to 5.50% is expected to pressure consumer sentiment and housing demand. Experts

IBTimes 7 Oct 2026 1:17 pm

Why Rate cuts off the table? Repo rate raised after 4 yrs as RBI Governor flags global churn

Why Rate cuts off the table? Repo rate raised after 4 yrs as RBI Governor flags global churn

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 1:04 pm

Rupee Slips 22 Paise To 96.57 Against Dollar After RBI Rate Hike

Mumbai, Oct 7: The rupee weakened by 22 paise to 96.57 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday after the Reser

The Northlines 7 Oct 2026 1:01 pm

How to Benefit from RBI Stable Repo Rates for Your Home Loan

See how stable RBI repo rates can help home loan borrowers plan EMIs, compare lenders and manage repayments.

The Quint 7 Oct 2026 12:48 pm

RBI Hikes Repo Rate, Home Loan EMIs Expected to Rise

The RBIs recent repo rate hike may lead to increased home loan costs and higher EMIs for borrowers. RBI Hikes Repo Rate,

Daily Kiran 7 Oct 2026 12:44 pm

RBI hikes rate, but analysts see shift to calibrated tightening as bigger takeaway. How can this impact markets?

RBIs 25-bps repo rate hike to 5.50% was largely expected, but its shift to calibrated tightening surprised markets and s

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 12:40 pm

RBI Hikes Repo Rate To 5.5% For 1st Time Since 2023: What It Means For Your Loans, EMIs

The RBI raised its repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% as inflation risks intensified, while signalling that rate cuts

The LogicaI Indian 7 Oct 2026 12:37 pm

RBI raises repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, shifts stance to calibrated tightening

The hike comes after nearly three-and-a half years; monetary policy stance was changed to calibrated tightening from neu

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 12:31 pm

RBI raises policy rates 25 bps to tame inflation as India hurdles growth barriers

The Reserve Bank of India has unanimously decided to increase the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points. This decision

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 12:08 pm

RBI turns hawkish; what does it mean fixed-income investors? Experts decode

RBI's MPC hiked the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent from 5.25 per cent.

Business Standard 7 Oct 2026 11:41 am

More RBI rate hikes loading? Decoding what Malhotra's 'caliberated tightening' stance means

The Reserve Bank of India has increased the repo rate to 5.50% after maintaining it for several months. This shift to a

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 11:41 am

Four horsemen of economic trouble? RBI governor flags the risks spooking the world

The RBI raised the repo rate 25 bps to 5.50%, its first hike in nearly four years, and shifted its stance to calibrated

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 11:35 am

PNB, Kotak Mahindra Bank, other bank stocks rise up to 2% after RBIs rate hike, Nifty Bank above 55,500

Bank stocks including Kotak Mahindra Bank, PNB, Union Bank and Canara Bank gained up to 2% after the RBI rose on Monday

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 11:32 am

Repo Rate Hiked to 5.5%: How Much More Will You Pay On Your Home Loan?

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee on Wednesday raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 per c

Oneindia 7 Oct 2026 11:30 am

RBI raises repo rate by 25 points, loan EMIs set to rise; first hike in nearly four years

The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 percent amid global inflation and domestic eco

IBTimes 7 Oct 2026 11:24 am

RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.5% in First Hike in Nearly Four Years

In its first rate hike in nearly four years, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday raised its benchmark policy re

Pragativadi 7 Oct 2026 11:22 am

RBI raises interest rates, hikes FY27 growth forecast by 40 bps and inflation by 20 bps

In a notable move, the Reserve Bank of India has adjusted the repo rate, increasing it by 25 basis points to 5.50%. This

The Times of India 7 Oct 2026 11:21 am

RBI MPC Highlights: GDP Optimism Meets Hawkish Reality, Rates Hiked Under 'Calibrated Tightening'

MPC unanimously hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% and pivots stance to 'calibrated tightening'; Governor Sanjay Malhotr

NDTV 7 Oct 2026 11:19 am

RBIs hawkish shift signals more rate hikes ahead, say Economists

MPC raises repo rate by 25 bps, changes stance to calibrated tightening; economists see clear signal that easing cycle i

The Hindu Businessline 7 Oct 2026 11:19 am

RBI rate hike: What happens to existing and new fixed deposits? Experts weigh in

The RBI repo rate hike to 5.50% may benefit fixed deposit investors over time. Here is what the rate hike means for exis

Livemint 7 Oct 2026 11:17 am

RBI Repo Rate Hike: Will Gold Prices Fall After Rates Rise To 5.50%? What Investors Should Know

Gold's recent correction has already been substantial. From the January 28 record of $5,589, spot gold is down around 26

NDTV 7 Oct 2026 11:10 am

Home loan EMIs to go up as RBI increases repo rate by 25 bps, here's how much more you will have to pay

The Reserve Bank of India has raised the key benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent. This is the first

India TV 7 Oct 2026 11:08 am

HDFC Bank shares in focus after RBI repo rate hike, loan growth at 16%

The repo rate hike could increase borrowing costs for banks and may lead to higher lending rates for customers and also

The Hindu Businessline 7 Oct 2026 11:04 am

RBI MPC outcome: Experts see another 25-bps hike as inflation heats up

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee unanimously hiked the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent

Business Standard 7 Oct 2026 11:03 am

Bond yields inch up as RBI's MPC changes stance with 25 bps repo rate hike

The benchmark 10-year yield rose six basis points after the RBI raised the repo rate to 5.50 per cent and signalled that

Business Standard 7 Oct 2026 11:02 am

RBI policy rate hike to immediately pinch retail customers

The RBI has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, its first hike since February 2023, which could make float

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 11:01 am

RBI MPC Meeting 2026: West Asia conflict keeps global outlook uncertain, says Sanjay Malhotra

The Reserve Bank of India has raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%. This increase is the first since

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 11:00 am

RBI Shifts Stance, Hikes Repo Rate For First Time Since February 2023 As Inflation Concerns Mount

Following the MPC decision, the repo rate, or the rate at which the central bank lends to commercial banks, has risen fr

NDTV 7 Oct 2026 10:47 am

RBI hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% as per market expectations

The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday raised its policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 per cent, beginning a rate

Rediff 7 Oct 2026 10:43 am

RBI policy highlights: Repo rate rises 25 bps as inflation risks broaden

The RBI raises the repo rate to 5.5% as inflation risks broaden, while keeping its growth outlook firm. Here are the key

Business Standard 7 Oct 2026 10:43 am

RBI Repo Rate Hike: Will Home Loan EMIs Rise? What Borrowers Should Know

Since the RBI has hiked the interest rate by 0.25%, this means that banks are likely to increase their lending rates by

NDTV 7 Oct 2026 10:34 am

RBI MPC hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%: A look at last five hikes

The RBI MPC has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent. Here is a look at the central bank's five prev

Business Standard 7 Oct 2026 10:33 am

RBI Hikes Policy Repo Rate by 25 Basis Point to 5.5%

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee on Wednesday raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5

Oneindia 7 Oct 2026 10:32 am

In Illustrations: What Is Repo Rate? How Does A Hike Affect You?

The RBI raises the repo rate to make people borrow and spend less in order to slow down runaway inflation - or rising pr

NDTV 7 Oct 2026 10:32 am

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 firs

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 10:31 am

RBI Raises Repo Rate by 25 Basis Points Amid Inflation Concerns

The RBI has increased the repo rate to 5.50% to combat rising inflation and global uncertainties, affecting loan costs f

Daily Kiran 7 Oct 2026 10:28 am

RBI Raises FY27 CPI Inflation Forecast To 5.2% From 5%; Hikes Repo Rate To 5.50%

The RBI now expects Q2 FY27 CPI inflation at 4.9%, up from 4.7% earlier. The projection for Q3 has been raised to 6% fro

NDTV 7 Oct 2026 10:28 am

RBI hikes repo rate by 25 bps amid re-escalation of West Asia crisis, high financial mkt volatility

RBI hikes repo rate by 25 bps amid re-escalation of West Asia crisis, high financial mkt volatility

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 10:27 am

RBI MPC meeting LIVE updates: Repo rate hiked by 25 basis points to 5.50%; real GDP growth for FY27 projected at 7.1%

Rate hike after nearly three-and-a half years comes as inflation pressures rise due to the continuing West Asia conflict

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 10:25 am

RBI Governor dismisses further rate cuts in near term, changes stance to 'Calibrated Tightening'

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said that given the current conditions,

bhaskarlive 7 Oct 2026 10:25 am

MPC kickstarts rate hike cycle, ups repo rate by 25 bps

The MPC decided to change the monetary policy stance from neutral to calibrated tightening

The Hindu Businessline 7 Oct 2026 10:14 am

RBI MPC Raises Repo Rate by 25 Basis Points After Four Years: What It Means for You

New Delhi, October 7 (Udaipur Kiran): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the repo rate by 25 basis points in

Udaipur Kiran 7 Oct 2026 10:11 am

RBI raises repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50 amid challenging global environment

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of Indias Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting -- led by Gove

bhaskarlive 7 Oct 2026 10:09 am

Will FD interest rates rise after RBI repo rate hike?

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 10:05 am

RBI MPC hikes repo rate to 5.5%, changes stance to calibrated tightening

RBI MPC October: The RBI changed the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate to 5.25 per cent

Business Standard 7 Oct 2026 10:04 am

RBI Repo Rate 2026: Why RBI MPC lifted repo rates for the first time in nearly four years in October policy

RBI Repo Rate: The Reserve Bank of India increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% after recent inflation conc

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 10:03 am

RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Malhotra & Co hike repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% for first time in nearly 4 years as inflation pressures build

RBI Monetary Policy Meeting 2026: The RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, its first hike in nearly fou

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 10:02 am

RBI MPC Meeting at a Glance: Your one step guide for all decisions

The Reserve Bank of Indias Monetary Policy Committee will announce its policy decision amid rising inflation risks. Mark

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 10:02 am

Nifty Bank In Red Ahead Of RBI MPC; Union Bank, IndusInd, AU Bank Fall Up To 2%

The RBI is widely expected to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 5.50% on Wednesday, from the current level

NDTV 7 Oct 2026 9:52 am

RBI rate decision day drags Nifty lower; Titan, SBI Life lead declines

8 out of 10 economists in a consensus poll are expecting a 25 basis-point hike in the repo rate to 5.50 per cent, which

The Hindu Businessline 7 Oct 2026 9:39 am

Nifty, Sensex open in pressure ahead of RBI policy as investors cautious on growth-inflation dynamics

The domestic equity markets opened under pressure on Wednesday as investors turned cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of

devdiscourse 7 Oct 2026 9:36 am

RBI set to announce repo rate decision amid geopolitical tensions

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of Indias Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) -- led by Governor San

bhaskarlive 7 Oct 2026 9:13 am

RBI to hike repo rate by 25 bps? These rate sensitive sectors will be in focus on Wednesday

The RBIs policy decision will keep banks, NBFCs, realty and auto stocks in focus, with the central bank widely expected

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 8:53 am

RBI MPC Meeting Oct 2026 Live: Will the RBI increase repo rate?

A businessline poll of bank economists points to a 25 basis point hike to 5.50 per cent on Wednesday the first increase

The Hindu Businessline 7 Oct 2026 8:52 am

RBI MPC set to decide rate path as economists weigh immediate hike

The MPC's three-day meeting, being held from October 5 to 7, comes after it kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cen

The Hindu Businessline 7 Oct 2026 8:47 am

RBI MPC October 2026: HSBC, JPMorgan Expect 25-Bps Rate Hike; Hawkish Guidance In Focus

HSBC expects the RBI to raise the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5% in October, followed by another 25-bps hike in December. I

NDTV 7 Oct 2026 8:37 am

RBI MPC Meeting LIVE Updates: Will Governor Sanjay Malhotra hike repo rate today?

The Reserve Bank of India will announce its bi-monthly monetary policy today, i.e. on October 7, 2026. Reserve Bank Gove

India TV 7 Oct 2026 8:25 am

RBI MPC set to decide rate path as economists weigh immediate hike amid inflation risks, global uncertainty

The Reserve Bank of India is set to announce its monetary policy decision on Wednesday, with economists divided over whe

devdiscourse 7 Oct 2026 8:17 am

RBI MPC Meeting Outcome Live Updates: Repo Rate Hike, Governor Sanjay Malhotra Speech, Key Announcements In Focus

RBI MPC Meeting Live: Follow live updates on the repo rate decision, Governor Sanjay Malhotra's speech, key announcement

NDTV 7 Oct 2026 8:07 am

RBI 25-bps rate hike or status quo: What should mutual fund investors do after the policy announcement? Expert explains

The RBI may raise the repo rate by 25 bps or hold it at 5.25%. What should investors do with their equity, debt, arbitra

Livemint 6 Oct 2026 11:48 pm

Rupee Falls To 2 Month Low, RBI Sells Dollars To Arrest Fall

The RBI is largely expected to hike the repo rate tomorrow by 25 basis point Kunal Sodhani, head treasury Shinhan Bank

Deccan Chronicle 6 Oct 2026 9:01 pm

G-Sec yields thaw on crude oil prices dipping below $100 a barrel

The bond market has pencilled in a 25 bps repo rate hike (from 5.25 per cent to 5.50 per cent)

The Hindu Businessline 6 Oct 2026 8:40 pm

The RBI decides at 10am tomorrow, and a hike would be the first since February 2023

25bp would take the repo rate to 5.50 percent. On a Rs 50 lakh home loan that is about Rs 800 a month, and banks will le

pagalparrot 6 Oct 2026 5:32 pm

RBI MPC Date and Time: Guv Sanjay Malhotra to share key update on repo rate, inflation & more; check when and where to watch live speech

RBI MPC Meeting October 2026: The Reserve Bank of India is expected to consider its first repo rate hike in four years a

The Economic Times 6 Oct 2026 4:38 pm

RBI may defer rate hike to December, deliver 75 bps of tightening this cycle: Madan Sabnavis

The Reserve Bank of India may keep the repo rate unchanged in its ongoing policy review and start raising rates from Dec

devdiscourse 6 Oct 2026 2:09 pm

October rate hike likely at 25 bps, September inflation could touch 5.5 pc: Report

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India is expected to implement a 25 basispoint repo rate hike in

bhaskarlive 6 Oct 2026 2:02 pm

RBI May Begin Rate Hike Cycle, Repo Rate Could Hit 6% By FY27: Reports

The Reserve Bank of India could be heading towards a fresh rate-hike cycle, with the repo rate possibly rising to 6 per

Oneindia 6 Oct 2026 10:19 am

RBI seen beginning rate-hike cycle, repo rate may reach 6% by FY27 as inflation risks rise: Reports

Union Bank expects the MPC to raise the repo rate by a quarter percentage point to 5.50% in the current review and shift

The Hindu Businessline 6 Oct 2026 9:33 am

Sensex Opens 78 Points Higher Ahead Of Repo Rate Announcement Tomorrow

Indian stock markets open flat with Nifty rising 27 points and Sensex 78 points higher.

NDTV 6 Oct 2026 9:30 am

RBI MPC October 2026 meeting: When and where to watch rate decision live

RBI MPC meet: At its August monetary policy review, the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and maintained

Business Standard 6 Oct 2026 7:51 am

This RBI cycle looks different

For the repo rate to remain an effective signal, the weighted average call rate needs to be aligned with it

Business Standard 5 Oct 2026 11:59 pm

Priming the market for a repo rate hike? RBI announces bigger VRRR auction

The last time RBI conducted a VRRR auction bigger than 2.50 lakh crore was 3 lakh crore on September 17th.

The Hindu Businessline 5 Oct 2026 9:20 pm

RBI absorbs Rs 2.1 lakh crore via overnight VRRR auctions amid surplus banking system liquidity

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) absorbed Rs 2,10,192 crore from the banking system o

bhaskarlive 5 Oct 2026 8:37 pm

RBI may continue liquidity absorption as it begins rate-hiking cycle

Core liquidity surplus remains around 10 trillion, keeping the focus on RBI's liquidity operations as markets expect a 2

Business Standard 5 Oct 2026 8:10 pm

FD interest rate hike coming? With rising inflation, many experts expect RBI to hike interest rate

Many financial analysts expect the Reserve Bank of India to increase the repo rate by 25 basis points. This forecast is

The Economic Times 5 Oct 2026 5:09 pm

RBI's panel starts monetary policy deliberations, 0.25 bps rate hike likely

The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee began its three-day meeting on Monday and is likely to raise rates by 25 ba

Business Standard 5 Oct 2026 3:56 pm

RBI likely to hold repo rate in Oct policy, begin 50-75 bps hike cycle in Dec: BoB

The Reserve Bank of India is set to maintain the repo rate at 5.25% during the upcoming policy meeting. Despite rising i

The Economic Times 5 Oct 2026 3:52 pm

RBI absorbs 2.10 trillion via VRRR auctions amid surplus liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday absorbed Rs 2,10,192 crore liquidity from the banking system through two overn

Business Standard 5 Oct 2026 3:02 pm

India yield curve expected to flatten as RBI withdraws liquidity: Report

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Indias government bond yield curve is expected to flatten further as the Reserve

bhaskarlive 5 Oct 2026 2:28 pm

RBI To Hike Repo Rate In October, External Environment 'Unforgiving' For India: HSBC's Pranjul Bhandari

Pranjul Bhandari said the RBI should not wait until December to act and should combine a rate hike with measures to abso

NDTV 5 Oct 2026 2:17 pm

RBI To Hike Repo Rate In October, External Environment 'Unforgiving': Pranjul Bhandari

Pranjul Bhandari said the RBI should not wait until December to act and should combine a rate hike with measures to abso

NDTV 5 Oct 2026 2:17 pm

RBI MPC begins amid rising inflation and risks of repo rate hike

The RBI's three-day MPC meeting started to decide on a possible repo rate hike amid rising inflation and crude prices ab

IBTimes 5 Oct 2026 11:33 am

A major decision on EMI will come on October 7; the RBI MPC meeting starts today.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to raise the repo rate at its three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meet

Kalam Times 5 Oct 2026 10:05 am

3-day RBI MPC meet begins as balance of risks tilt towards rate hike

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) began its three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MP

bhaskarlive 5 Oct 2026 9:10 am

RBI may increase rates by 0.25 pc in October policy amid inflationary pressures

Mumbai, Oct 4: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to increase the repo rate by 0.25 per cent in the October monet

The Shillong Times 5 Oct 2026 7:08 am

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

The Economic Times 5 Oct 2026 5:30 am

Policy response

Compelling reasons for an increase in the repo rate

Business Standard 4 Oct 2026 9:58 pm

RBI May Hike Repo Rate By 25 Bps In October As Inflation Pressures Mount: Poll

The last repo rate hike was in February 2023, when the RBI raised the rate by 0.25% to 6.50%.

NDTV 4 Oct 2026 6:27 pm

Experts poll: RBI may hike rates by 0.25% in October policy amid inflationary pressures

The last repo rate hike was in February 2023, when the RBI raised the rate by 0.25% to 6.50%

The Hindu 4 Oct 2026 4:05 pm

RBI may hike rates by 0.25% in Oct policy amid inflation: Experts poll

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to increase the repo rate by 0.25 per cent in the October monetary policy revi

Business Standard 4 Oct 2026 3:39 pm

RBI may hike repo rate by 25 bps as inflation and oil risks mount: Sunil Sanghai

The RBI could raise the repo rate by 25 basis points in October and signal further tightening as inflation, elevated cru

The Economic Times 4 Oct 2026 3:10 pm

RBI may increase rates by 0.25 pc in Oct policy amid inflationary pressures, experts poll shows

The RBI is expected to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points in its October policy review as inflation pressures build

The Economic Times 4 Oct 2026 2:57 pm

RBI Policy Decision 2026: Will Your EMIs Rise or Fall This Week?

The RBI Monetary Policy Committee meets this October 2026. Will the repo rate change? Discover how the upcoming policy d

CareerIndia 4 Oct 2026 2:52 pm

RBI Repo Rate May Climb To 6% In FY27 As G-Sec Yields Face Upward Pressure: Report

The Union Bank expects a 25 basis point rate increase in October, followed by one or two additional hikes during the res

NDTV 4 Oct 2026 1:11 pm

MPC meet: Economists expect RBI to begin rate-hiking cycle

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) As the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gears up for its monetary policy committee (MP

bhaskarlive 4 Oct 2026 9:39 am

RBI repo rate likely to climb to 6% in FY27; G-Sec yields face upward pressure

A broad CRR hike appears less preferred, given RBIs earlier exemption of eligible FCNR(B) deposits from reserve requirem

The Hindu Businessline 4 Oct 2026 9:24 am

RBI repo rate may climb to 6 pc in FY27; G-Sec yields face upward pressure: Report

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points in October, with further hikes lik

devdiscourse 4 Oct 2026 9:04 am

RBI Poised for 0.25% Rate Hike in Upcoming MPC Meeting, SBI Report Indicates

SBI forecasts a potential 0.25% repo rate increase by the RBI amid rising inflation and global economic pressures. RBI P

Daily Kiran 2 Oct 2026 11:34 am

RBI MPC meet from Oct 5-7: Will RBI hike the repo rate this time?

RBI's MPC will meet from October 5-7 to decide on interest rates; economists expect a 25-basis-point hike to 5.5 per cen

Business Standard 2 Oct 2026 9:46 am

Balance of risks tilts decisively towards 25 bps rate hike: SBI report

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) The balance of risks has tilted decisively towards a 25-bps rate hike by the RBI

bhaskarlive 2 Oct 2026 9:18 am

Business Standard poll: RBI may hike repo rate by 25 bps in October meet

RBI may raise repo rate by 25 bps in October as higher crude prices raise inflation risks, while resilient growth could

Business Standard 2 Oct 2026 12:17 am

Car Sales Soar 21% to 4.60 Lakh Units in Sept on Robust Festive Demand

The industry continued to see tailwinds from lower GST rates, reductions in repo rates that lowered borrowing costs and

Deccan Chronicle 1 Oct 2026 10:03 pm

RBI rate hikes ahead? BofA sees 100 bps repo rate increase through H1 2027

Bank of America Securities anticipates that the Reserve Bank of India will implement significant interest rate hikes by

The Times of India 30 Sep 2026 1:59 pm

From LPG to UPI rules: Key changes to take effect from October 1

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) As we approach October, several changes affecting banking, taxes, savings and ho

bhaskarlive 30 Sep 2026 11:12 am

RBI may raise repo rate by 100 bps through H1 2027: BofA Securities

Bank of America Securities has revised its forecast for the Reserve Bank of Indias interest rate hikes. It now anticipat

The Economic Times 30 Sep 2026 10:53 am

Nomura projects terminal repo rate of 5.75% following Oct, Dec hikes

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to raise rates by 25 basis points in both October and December policy review m

Business Standard 29 Sep 2026 6:32 pm

RBI may face two hikes, one dilemma as repo rate is seen hitting 5.75% soon: Report

The Reserve Bank of India is projected to increase its repo rate by 25 basis points in October and December. Inflationar

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 5:52 pm

Repo rate likely to reach 6.25 pc by mid2027, 25 bps hike in Oct: Report

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India is likely to begin a ratehiking cycle at its October 7 mee

bhaskarlive 29 Sep 2026 5:42 pm

RBI Seen RAISING Repo Rate By 25 Basis Points In October Policy Meet

According to SBI Research study till August 2026, the process of inflation getting generalized has already started: Repo

Deccan Chronicle 27 Sep 2026 8:31 pm

Odds of rate hike at RBI's October MPC meet on the rise: Economists

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of Indias (RBI) inflation mandate has likely reinforced the pus

bhaskarlive 27 Sep 2026 10:12 am

RBI absorbs 75,026 crore through overnight VRRR auction amid surplus liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) absorbed 75,026 crore rupees from the banking system through an overnight Variable Rate

Business Standard 24 Sep 2026 11:31 am

RBI absorbs 75,026 cr via overnight VRRR auction amid surplus liquidity

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday absorbed Rs 75,026 crore from the banking system through an overnight variable rate revers

Business Standard 23 Sep 2026 2:32 pm

WACR tops repo rate for first time in nearly 2 months

Liquidity in the banking sector has contracted to below

The Economic Times 23 Sep 2026 6:02 am

RBI absorbs Rs 2.23 lakh crore via VRRR auction amid surplus liquidity

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said that it absorbed Rs 2.23 lakh crore

bhaskarlive 18 Sep 2026 4:19 pm

RBI absorbs 2.23 trillion via variable rate reverse repo auction

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday absorbed Rs 2.23 lakh crore from the banking system amid surplus liquidity by

Business Standard 18 Sep 2026 3:23 pm

RBI should 'hike early to hike less' to anchor expectations, support currency: Report

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Indias central bank should consider acting early on rates to strengthen credibil

bhaskarlive 18 Sep 2026 1:47 pm

Why the RBI needs to normalise liquidity before hiking policy rates

With global central banks raising rates, RBI may need to drain excess banking liquidity and align overnight rates with t

Business Standard 17 Sep 2026 1:54 pm

RBI absorbs 2.4 trillion via VRRR auction amid surplus liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday absorbed Rs 2.40 lakh crore through variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auctio

Business Standard 17 Sep 2026 1:13 pm

RBI Rate Hike Alert: Could Home and Car Loan EMIs Rise Again?

Home and car loan borrowers may need to keep a close watch on interest-rate developments in the coming months. Economist

Kalam Times 16 Sep 2026 1:29 pm

RBI may hike repo rate 25 bps each in October, December, analysts say

Analysts expect the Reserve Bank of India to raise key policy rates soon. Headline inflation is projected to rise furthe

The Economic Times 15 Sep 2026 4:02 pm

RBI receives Rs 3.93 lakh crore bids in VRRR auction

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday absorbed Rs 3,93,352 crore through a variable

bhaskarlive 15 Sep 2026 12:55 pm

RBI absorbs 3.93 trillion from banking system through VRRR auction

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday absorbed Rs 3,93,352 crore through variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auction

Business Standard 15 Sep 2026 12:07 pm

Congress takes a dig at Govt over rising WPI inflation

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The Opposition Congress took a dig at the government over the increase in inflat

bhaskarlive 14 Sep 2026 8:40 pm

RBI Governor meets FM Sitharaman ahead of October MPC Meet

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra met Finance Minister Nirmala Sith

bhaskarlive 14 Sep 2026 6:09 pm

SBI Research Predicts Inflation Could Rise Above 6.5% Amidst Oil Price Surge

SBI Research warns that inflation may exceed 6.5% due to rising oil prices, urging RBI to raise repo rates in upcoming m

Daily Kiran 12 Sep 2026 11:38 am

SBIs ERD expects 25 bps repo rate hike each in Oct and Dec due to hardening crude oil prices, CPI inflation

CPI inflation showing incipient signs of generalisation and global bond yields inching past decadal highs.

The Hindu Businessline 11 Sep 2026 9:29 pm

RBI announces OMO bond sales worth Rs 1 lakh crore to absorb excess liquidity

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India on Friday announced an open market sale of bonds maturing

bhaskarlive 11 Sep 2026 7:08 pm

RBI May Raise Repo Rate to 6% by April 2027 Amid Rising Liquidity

The RBI is expected to increase the repo rate to 6% by April 2027 due to rising liquidity and inflation pressures, accor

Daily Kiran 4 Sep 2026 6:34 pm

RBI may tighten liquidity via iCRR before resorting to repo rate hike

The RBI may use an incremental CRR to absorb rising surplus liquidity before raising the repo rate, as core liquidity co

Business Standard 26 Aug 2026 11:47 pm

'Not suggesting next policy move is a hike, but there is a need to relook'

RBI MPC member Saugata Bhattacharya says the repo rate may need reassessment if inflation broadens, but current data doe

Business Standard 24 Aug 2026 11:53 pm

RBI's VRRR auctions draw 1.91 trn bids; 1.5 trn auction on Friday

Strong bank demand at RBI's VRRR auctions highlights surplus liquidity in the system, as the central bank seeks to keep

Business Standard 20 Aug 2026 9:36 pm

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra flags inflation risks; says rate recalibration needs greater clarity, MPC Minutes show

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said greater clarity on the inflation trajectory is needed before any recalibration of the

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2026 6:05 pm

India's economic growth may moderate in H2FY27, accelerate to 7.2% in FY28: Report

India's economic growth will likely moderate in the second half of FY27. Growth may strengthen to around 7.2 per cent in

The Economic Times 6 Aug 2026 9:12 am

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%, raises FY27 growth forecast, cuts inflation outlook

The RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% for the fourth straight policy review, retained its neutral stance, raised

The Economic Times 6 Aug 2026 6:00 am

RBIs Steady Repo Rate Boosts Business Confidence and Investment: Economists Weigh In

New Delhi, August 5: The decision by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to maintain the repo rate without any changes has b

Daily Kiran 5 Aug 2026 3:34 pm

RBI holds policy rates while raising growth forecast; cuts inflation projections

The Reserve Bank of India maintained its benchmark repo rate at 5.25 percent. Inflationary expectations were lowered to

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 12:00 pm

RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Crude oil volatility remains key inflation risk

RBI MPC Meeting 2026 Crude Oil Price Impact on Inflation: The central bank warns volatile crude oil prices pose inflatio

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 11:00 am

Why RBI MPC left repo rates unchanged for fourth consecutive time in August policy

RBI Repo Rate: The Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark repo rate steady at 5.25%. Policymakers cited rising food an

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 10:58 am

RBI's rate, GDP and inflation verdict also comes with a stark warning

2026 RBI MPC Meeting: The Reserve Bank of India maintained its repo rate at 5.25 percent on Wednesday. This decision mar

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 10:53 am

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%, Retains 'Neutral' Stance

The RBI has projected Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation at 5.0 per cent for the current financial year, 10 basis poin

Deccan Chronicle 5 Aug 2026 10:34 am

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Steady At 5.25% Amid US-Iran War

RBI's Repo Rate Policy: Domestic economic activity has shown resilience amidst geopolitical uncertainty, said RBI Govern

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 10:23 am

RBI MPC meeting August 2026 highlights: Repo rate decision, inflation outlook & GDP forecast; key takeaways from Governor Sanjay Malhotra's speech

RBI MPC meeting August 2026 highlights: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the repo rate steady at 5.25 perce

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 10:21 am

RBI GDP Growth 2026-27: Malhotra & Co lift FY27 GDP forecast to 6.7% from 6.6% on growth resilience

RBI GDP Growth 2026: The Reserve Bank of India lowered its FY27 GDP growth forecast to XX% from 6.6%. It kept the benchm

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 10:16 am

Timeline: How RBI's repo rate has changed since June 2000

The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and retained its eutral policy stance, in line with mark

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 10:16 am

RBI Maintains Repo Rate at 5.25%, No Increase in EMIs

Mumbai, August 5: The Reserve Bank of Indias Monetary Policy Committee (RBI-MPC) announced its decision on Wednesday, le

Daily Kiran 5 Aug 2026 10:14 am

RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Sanjay Malhotra & team keep repo rate at 5.25% as global risks linger with Iran war flare-up

RBI Monetary Policy Meeting 2026: The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the benchmark repo ra

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 10:03 am

RBI MPC 2026 Live UPDATES: Will Governor Sanjay Malhotra keep repo rate unchanged at 5.25%?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will announce its bi-monthly monetary policy review today, i.e. on August 5, 2026. The t

India TV 5 Aug 2026 9:01 am

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Await RBI Policy Decision

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: RBI is likely to keep the repo rate unchanged amid Iran war, ele

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 7:56 am

RBI MPC begins today as policymakers weigh inflation, crude risks

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee begins its meeting this week. Market participants widely expect th

The Economic Times 3 Aug 2026 9:19 am

RBI likely to hold rates in August, maintain hawkish tone as inflation risks loom: Economists

The Reserve Bank of India will likely maintain its benchmark repo rate unchanged this August. Elevated inflation risks a

The Economic Times 2 Aug 2026 2:12 pm

RBI likely to hold repo rate at 5.25%, market to focus on policy guidance: Nuvama

The Reserve Bank of India will likely keep its repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent. Policymakers are expected to adopt a

The Economic Times 1 Aug 2026 12:25 pm

China sets overnight reverse repo rate steady at 1.25%, sources say

China's central bank injected significant funds into the banking system. The People's Bank of China conducted overnight

The Economic Times 29 Jul 2026 11:14 am

India's June retail inflation quickens to 4.38%, crosses RBI's 4% target after 17 months

India's retail inflation reached 4.38 percent in June, exceeding the central bank's target. Elevated food and fuel price

The Economic Times 13 Jul 2026 4:05 pm

June Monthly Car Sales at 4 Lakh Units Fueled by Robust Domestic Demand

He said three tailwinds such as the GST 2.0 cut, benefit given in the income tax till Rs 11 lakh, and repo rate reductio

Deccan Chronicle 1 Jul 2026 10:22 pm

Rate cuts transmission moderated in May 2026: RBI

Between May 2022 and Jan 2025, RBI increased repo rate by 250 bps. Between February 2025 and April 2026, the repo rate d

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 3:06 am

RBI expected to hold repo at 5.25% as uncertainty eases, will watch food and fuel pass-through: BofA Securities

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain its wait-and-watch stance and keep the repo rate at 5.25 per cent in c

The Economic Times 21 Jun 2026 11:55 am

RBI MPC minutes: Policy misstep fears drove rate pause amid West Asia uncertainty

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has opted for a cautious wait and watch stance, holding the repo r

The Economic Times 19 Jun 2026 7:56 pm

RBI MPC minutes: 'Energy prices unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels,' says economist Saugata Bhattacharya

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance. External

The Economic Times 19 Jun 2026 5:32 pm

Home Loan Demand Rises in 2026 as Indian Homebuyers Explore Affordable Financing Options

With the RBI repo rate held at 5.25% in June 2026, home loan rates remain stable, and borrowing up to Rs. 15 crore is wi

News Voir 10 Jun 2026 12:59 pm

RBI Maintains Repo Rate at 5.25%; Developers See Positive Signals for Housing and Commercial Growth

The RBIs latest monetary policy decision arrives at a crucial phase for Indias real estate sector, where both residentia

News Voir 9 Jun 2026 5:33 pm

Home Loan Interest Rate Updates 2026: Key Factors Influencing Housing Loan Costs this Year

Home loan interest rates in India are shaped by the RBI repo rate, your CIBIL Score, and loan tenure. Use an EMI calcula

News Voir 9 Jun 2026 5:03 pm

From Housing to Commercial, Real Estate Sector Gets Stability Push as RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25 percent

The RBIs decision on June 5 to maintain the repo rate at 5.25 percent comes at a time when global economic uncertainty c

News Voir 8 Jun 2026 4:21 pm