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Reserve Bank likely to start a shallow rate hike cycle

1 source · first seen 07:30 25 Sept · updated 07:30 25 Sept

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RBI rate-hike expectations

Analysts expect the RBI’s rate-cut cycle to end, with forecasts including hikes in October and December and cumulative increases of 50–75 basis points by FY27. Nomura says markets are pricing 125 basis points of hikes over the next year.

Monday, 28 September

  1. 3 sources
    Nomura expects RBI to raise rates by up to 50 bps by December
  2. Markets pricing an excessive 125bps rate hike over the next one year: Nomura

Sunday, 27 September

  1. Daily Voice: RBI stance shift likely in October, rate hike in December, says Valtrust's Rahul Bhutoria

Saturday, 26 September

  1. ETMarkets Smart Talk | Rate-cut cycle over, RBI may be at cusp of rate hikes; yields could inch higher: Puneet Pal

Friday, 25 September

  1. MPC Poll | RBI seen raising rates by 25 bps, tracking Fed move
  2. Nomura’s Subbaraman sees higher interest rates as the new normal, expects 2 more RBI hikes this year
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