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RBI MPC Meeting October 2026: Repo rate hike will be decided by these 5 factors | Explained

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  • RBI has held the repo rate at 5.25% for four consecutive policy meetings after cumulative 125-basis-point cuts
  • Rate decisions affect Indian banks’ lending margins and rate-sensitive sectors

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RBI rate-hike outlook

Economists and research firms increasingly expect RBI rate hikes, with forecasts ranging from 50 bps in FY27 to 100 bps through H1 2027; several anticipate hikes in October and December. They cite broadening inflation, oil prices, rupee weakness and global risks, while growth is seen holding up.

Sunday, 4 October

  1. Rate cut cycle near turning point. What lies ahead for Indian bonds?
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    RBI MPC Meeting October 2026: Repo rate hike will be decided by these 5 factors | Explained
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    RBI repo rate may climb to 6% in FY27; G-Sec yields face upward pressure: Report

Saturday, 3 October

  1. 2 sources
    RBI rate hike unlikely to trigger broad-based NBFC asset quality stress: Report

Friday, 2 October

  1. RBI Rate Hike Ahead? SBI Research Flags Inflation, Rupee Risks For October MPC

Wednesday, 30 September

  1. RBI MPC meet: Why your borrowing costs may go up from October
  2. 2 sources
    RBI may hike rates by 75 bps here on, but India growth likely to hold up: ANZ Research’s Richard Yetsenga

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