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businessline poll: MPC seen raising rates by 25 bps this week; majority expect 50-75 bps tightening by FY27
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Expectations of an RBI repo rate hike
A Business Standard poll and SBI economists expect the RBI to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points in October, to 5.50%. They cite inflation risks, including higher crude prices, and global concerns.
Sunday, 4 October
- businessline poll: MPC seen raising rates by 25 bps this week; majority expect 50-75 bps tightening by FY27