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RBI may raise rates by just 50 bps by December before pausing: Nomura’s Aurodeep Nandi
The brief
- RBI may raise rates by just 50 bps by December before pausing
- A slower rate path may support Indian bond prices and rate-sensitive sectors such as banks and autos
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RBI’s October repo-rate decision
Economists and market participants expect the RBI to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points, from 5.25% to 5.5%, citing inflation risks and elevated crude prices. The MPC began its three-day policy meeting on October 5.
Monday, 5 October
- RBI may raise rates by just 50 bps by December before pausing: Nomura’s Aurodeep Nandi