
RBI turns hawkish, but economists expect shallow rate hike cycle
The RBI has raised the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50%. Economists weigh in on whether this hawkish turn signals a deep or shallow tightening cycle.
Topic

The RBI has raised the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50%. Economists weigh in on whether this hawkish turn signals a deep or shallow tightening cycle.

Jefferies report suggests RBI's monetary tightening could act as a major earnings catalyst for large private and PSU banks in India.

Indian equity markets closed lower as the RBI hiked repo rates to 5.50%. The rupee also hit a five-month low amid inflation and crude oil concerns.

Crisil Chief Economist Dharmakirti Joshi warns of a potential RBI repo rate hike in December due to rising inflation risks and supply-side pressures.

State-run oil marketing companies see petrol margins swing to profit as fuel marketing losses ease in the September quarter.

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal announces a new FTA Utilisation Cell to help Indian businesses maximize benefits from global trade agreements.

A new report by Google and Redseer predicts India's quick commerce market will grow seven-fold to $90 billion by FY31, driven by non-metro expansion.

Bharti Airtel increases postpaid plan prices by up to 11% but introduces a new benefit: one free international roaming trip per SIM every year.

India's battery energy storage demand is set to surge seven-fold, requiring a massive Rs 3.49 trillion investment by FY32, according to a new report.

A new study traces India's 25-year water revolution, from Gujarat's reforms to national missions like Jal Jeevan Mission, offering lessons for the Global South.

The Reserve Bank of India increases the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50 percent, signaling no immediate room for interest rate cuts.

Global investment banks upgrade South Korea's growth forecast to 3.5% driven by a massive surge in semiconductor exports.

Jefferies predicts a surge in bank loan growth to 19% this quarter, but warns that profits may only grow by 6% due to margin pressures.

Deloitte’s Rumki Majumdar predicts RBI may cap the repo rate at 5.75% to combat inflation driven by food and oil prices.

The RBI has raised the repo rate to 5.50% and ruled out immediate rate cuts, focusing on inflation risks and economic growth.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis celebrates PM Modi's 25-year journey, highlighting India's rise from the Fragile Five to a top five global economy.

Jefferies reports a 30% YoY drop in central government capex for August 2026, noting a 12% growth rate is required to meet FY27 budget targets.

The RBI's 25 bps repo rate hike will increase home loan EMIs, but real estate experts predict housing demand will remain resilient during the festive season.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra warns of rising food and fuel costs, projecting Q3 inflation to hit 6% and raising the repo rate to 5.5%.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra raises India's FY27 GDP growth projection to 7.1% despite global economic headwinds and geopolitical tensions.

The Reserve Bank of India has increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% to combat rising inflation and global economic pressures.

Union Bank of India predicts a 75-bps rate hike cycle as inflation pressures broaden due to energy and food costs.

Indian equity markets opened in the red as investors await the RBI's stance on inflation and growth dynamics amid rising crude oil prices.

ICICI Bank warns that rising government debt and massive AI infrastructure borrowing will keep global bond yields elevated through 2027.