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FM Sitharaman pushes municipal bonds for urban funding amid rising borrowing costs

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday called for strengthening municipal finances and expanding bond-based

devdiscourse 16 Oct 2026 8:58 pm

SBI ups marginal cost of funds-based lending rates by 15 basis points across five tenors

The hike in MCLRs comes in the wake of the RBIs rate setting panel increasing the repo rate by 25 basis points from 5.25

The Hindu Businessline 16 Oct 2026 7:14 pm

Higher EMIs ahead on SBI loans: State Bank of India revises lending interest rates; Check latest EBLR, RLLR and MCLR rates

In response to the recent uptick in the repo rate, State Bank of India has elevated its External Benchmark-linked Rates

The Economic Times 15 Oct 2026 12:15 pm

India's ultra-short-term borrowing costs spike; premium over policy rate hits 4-year high

India's 182-day and 364-day treasury bill yields climbed to 18-month highs at Wednesday's auction, while premiums over t

The Economic Times 14 Oct 2026 3:41 pm

Have a 50 lakh home loan? Check how much your EMI could rise after the RBI rate hike

The RBI's 25-basis-point repo rate hike could increase the EMI on a 50 lakh home loan by 852 867 a month over 30 years,

Livemint 13 Oct 2026 8:16 pm

Inflation is up again; should you invest in FDs now or wait for interest rates to rise further? Check what a 1% hike means for your Rs 2 lakh FD

FD rate hike: In September 2026, retail inflation soared to 5.54%, sparking opinions about the possibility of interest r

The Economic Times 13 Oct 2026 2:43 pm

Retail Inflation Shoots Up To 5.54% In September, Onion Prices Double

The figure was released day after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) hiked the bench

NDTV 12 Oct 2026 5:03 pm

India's retail inflation quickens to 5.54% in September from 4.83% in August

India's retail inflation accelerated to 5.54% in September 2026, a notable rise from August's 4.83%. This jump is partic

The Economic Times 12 Oct 2026 4:03 pm

Repo rate hike: How to reduce your home loan burden

Extending the tenure instead of raising EMIs will push up the interest outgo on your home loan.

The Economic Times 12 Oct 2026 6:30 am

PNB Housing Finance sees 5-8 bps margin improvement from rate hike: MD

PNB Housing Finance MD and CEO Ajai Shukla said the recent rate hike by the Reserve Bank would lead to a marginal improv

Business Standard 11 Oct 2026 1:13 pm

RBI may raise repo rate by 75-100 bps in current cycle: Report

SBI Capital Markets expects the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to raise the repo rate by 75-100 basis points during the cur

The Economic Times 10 Oct 2026 3:56 pm

Will repo rate hike slow home sales?

Chennais housing market faces further pressure as buyers reassess budgets and developers defer launches

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 1:27 pm

India's Property Market Weighs Higher Rates Against Long-Term Growth Prospects

Delhi-NCR [India], October 9: India's real estate sector faces a fresh test as higher borrowing costs and inflationary p

Business Standard 10 Oct 2026 12:05 am

RBI should go for off-cycle 50 bps hike sooner than later: Report

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should go for an off-cycle 50 basis points hike s

bhaskarlive 9 Oct 2026 3:43 pm

Higher repo rate may constrain MFI credit access, raise lending costs: Industry Executives

The Reserve Bank of India's recent repo rate hike could tighten credit availability for microfinance institutions (MFIs)

devdiscourse 9 Oct 2026 2:01 pm

Why the RBI raised interest rates despite growth concerns

The Reserve Bank of India has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points and shifted its policy stance from neutral to cali

The Hindu 9 Oct 2026 11:46 am

Repo rate hike worries MSMEs, exporters

The Times of India 8 Oct 2026 11:36 pm

RBI repo rate hike may force homebuyers reassess budgets

The Times of India 8 Oct 2026 8:32 pm

Debt mutual fund turn volatile on RBI repo rate hike

The bond market factoring in nearly 100 basis points of repo rate hikes, including 25 bps delivered

The Hindu Businessline 8 Oct 2026 8:28 pm

Watch: Why is the RBI raising interest rates? | Business Matters

The RBI has raised its benchmark repo rate as high crude oil prices, a weakening rupee and rising inflation put pressure

The Hindu 8 Oct 2026 7:45 pm

RBI may hike repo rate in next two policies, absorb additional Rs 2 lakh cr liquidity: Report

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to raise the repo rate in two consecutive policy meetings, while absorbing a

devdiscourse 8 Oct 2026 12:59 pm

RBI may deliver 50 bps jumbo hike in December, repo rate seen at 6%: SBI Research

The report expects inflation to peak at around 6.8% in November 2026

The Hindu Businessline 8 Oct 2026 9:21 am

Economists see food, oil stoking Indias September inflation

India's consumer inflation is anticipated to rise as energy costs increased significantly during September. Brent crude

The Economic Times 8 Oct 2026 9:03 am

ICICI Bank, SBI, Axis Bank Are Jefferies' Top Picks As Rate Hikes Could Lift Bank Earnings

The RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, but Jefferies believes the bigger signal was the change in poli

NDTV 8 Oct 2026 8:38 am

Loans set to get dearer as RBI hikes repo rate after 44 months

The Reserve Bank of India has announced a 25 basis points increase in the repo rate to 5.5%. This decision reflects grow

The Times of India 8 Oct 2026 2:51 am

Repo rate hike: How to manage home loans, FDs and debt investments

Higher rates could lift deposit returns while raising borrowing costs and affecting debt fund returns

Business Standard 8 Oct 2026 12:06 am

RBI Raises Repo Rate: What It Means For Your Loans, EMIs And Savings

The Reserve Bank of India has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent, marking its first rate hike since

The Times of India 7 Oct 2026 10:47 pm

Hawkish hike, but measured path ahead

Depending on growth-inflation dynamics, the repo rate could rise to 6-6.25 per cent next year

Business Standard 7 Oct 2026 10:45 pm

A new policy cycle

More repo rate increases are imminent

Business Standard 7 Oct 2026 10:13 pm

Watch: RBI Hikes Repo Rate to 5.5%; Rate Cuts Now Off the Table | Above the Fold | Oct 7, 2026

RBI raises repo rate to 5.50% and shifts to calibrated tightening, signalling no rate cuts in the near term.

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 9:33 pm

Watch: RBI repo rate hike: How will it affect your loans, FDs and household budget?

The RBIs 25-basis-point repo rate hike could raise borrowing costs while improving returns on fresh fixed deposits. Here

The Hindu 7 Oct 2026 8:54 pm

HDFC Bank takes a big decision as repo rate hike increases; know what

HDFC Bank has reduced its MCLR, which could reduce EMIs for home loans linked to the MCLR. However, the relief will depe

Kalam Times 7 Oct 2026 8:49 pm

RBI May Raise Repo Rate by 50 Basis Points in December, Says SBI Research

SBI Research indicates RBI could increase the repo rate by 50 basis points in December, influenced by global economic co

Daily Kiran 7 Oct 2026 7:59 pm

RBI Repo Rate Revision: What It Means For Students And Young Professionals

RBI's 25 basis-points repo rate hike may impact students and young professionals through education loans, borrowing cost

NDTV 7 Oct 2026 7:35 pm

RBI turns hawkish; ups repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5%

About-face: MPC changes stance from neutral to calibrated tightening; market expects another 50 bps hike in FY27

The Hindu Businessline 7 Oct 2026 7:13 pm

RBI ups real GDP, CPI inflation forecasts for FY27 amid repo rate hike

It also raised its CPI inflation projection for FY27 to 5.2 per cent from the earlier 5 per cent

The Hindu Businessline 7 Oct 2026 7:08 pm

RBI repo rate hike: What it means for your home loan EMI

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 7:03 pm

Repo Rate Rises to 5.50%: What It Means for Your EMI, Loans and FD Returns

RBI hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50%. Know how the decision may affect home, car and personal loan EMIs, fixed deposit

Web Dunia 7 Oct 2026 5:40 pm

Credit growth may ease after rate hike but remain strong: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India projects a moderation in bank credit growth from the current 19% level. This expected slowdown

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 5:04 pm

RBI turns hawkish, but economists expect the tightening cycle to remain shallow

The Reserve Bank of India's decision to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 per cent and shift its monetary p

devdiscourse 7 Oct 2026 4:59 pm

A new rate game begins. Whats inside the RBIs new playbook?

RBI rate hike in October monetary policy marks a sharp shift to calibrated tightening, raising the repo rate to 5.5%. RB

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2026 3:13 pm

RBI Raises Repo Rate by 25 Basis Points: Borrowing Costs to Rise for Home Loan Customers and Small Businesses

The RBIs recent repo rate hike aims to control inflation without hindering economic growth, impacting borrowers and busi

Daily Kiran 7 Oct 2026 2:49 pm

RBI Repo Rate Hike 2026: Is Your EMI Going Up? Here

The RBI has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% in October 2026. Discover how this hike impacts your home l

CareerIndia 7 Oct 2026 2:45 pm

RBI MPC Meeting Oct 2026 Highlights: RBI MPC hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5%, changes stance to 'calibrated tightening'

The central bank raised its FY202627 growth forecast from 6.7% to 7.1%, while lifting projected inflation to 5.2%

The Hindu Businessline 7 Oct 2026 2:32 pm

Repo rate hike may raise costs, but real estate demand to stay resilient

Real estate companies in West Bengal on Wednesday said the RBI's 25-basis point repo rate hike could increase borrowing

Business Standard 7 Oct 2026 2:02 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

RBI Raises Repo Rate To 5.50% Amid Inflation Risks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has turned cautious on inflation, raising its benchmark interest rate for the first time

indicanews 7 Oct 2026 12:56 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 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 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

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

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: 50 lakh home loan EMI may rise by 817; FDs may offer more

A 25-bps repo rate hike could push up borrowing costs, while new fixed deposits may offer higher returns

Business Standard 7 Oct 2026 11:13 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

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 hikes repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 pc

Mumbai: After nearly three-and-half years, the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday, October 7, raised key benchmark polic

The Siasat Daily 7 Oct 2026 10:55 am

RBI hikes repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 pc; changes stance to 'calibrated tightening'

Mumbai, Oct 07: After nearly three-and-half years, the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday raised key benchmark policy ra

Greater Kashmir 7 Oct 2026 10:55 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 Raises Repo Rate to 5.50% Amid Rising Inflation

Following the repo rate increase, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate stands at 5.25 per cent, while the marginal s

Deccan Chronicle 7 Oct 2026 10:30 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 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

RBI Hikes Repo Rate By 25 Basis Points To 5.5% Amid Rising Inflation

The decision - to increase repo rate from 5.25 per cent to 5.5 per cent - was taken unanimously by the monetary policy c

NDTV 7 Oct 2026 10:09 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 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, 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

Sensex Opens 330 Points Lower, Nifty Down 128 Ahead Of Repo Rate Announcement

The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee will announce its bi-monthly interest rate decision today.

NDTV 7 Oct 2026 9:26 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 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 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

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

India Set For First Repo Rate Hike in Almost Four Years: Report

Of the 41 economists surveyed by Bloomberg, 35 expect the six-member Monetary Policy Committee to raise the benchmark re

NDTV 6 Oct 2026 12:51 pm

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

RBI absorbs 2.10 lakh crore via two overnight VRRR auctions

Over the last two months, the central bank has undertaken multiple VRRR auctions to absorb excess surplus liquidity from

The Hindu Businessline 5 Oct 2026 7:09 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': 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

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

Policy response

Compelling reasons for an increase in the repo rate

Business Standard 4 Oct 2026 9:58 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 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

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