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RBI likely to raise repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5%: CNBC-TV18 poll
The brief
- A CNBC-TV18 poll expects the RBI to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%
- Markets are also watching the policy stance and inflation outlook
- A rate increase can affect funding costs and valuations for Indian banks and NBFCs
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RBI’s expected repo rate hike
Ahead of the October 7 policy, polls and analysts widely expected the RBI to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points, with one poll putting it at 5.5%. Inflation, higher oil prices and rupee weakness were cited as pressures; Crisil said India Inc could manage a 50-basis-point hike.
Tuesday, 6 October
- RBI likely to raise repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5%: CNBC-TV18 poll