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RBI May Hike Repo Rate By Another 50 Bps By February 2027 Amid Inflation Risks: Emkay
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What Happened?
Emkay Global Financial Services anticipates the Reserve Bank of India will increase the repo rate by 50 basis points by February 2027 due to inflationary pressures. The forecast includes two rate hikes of 25 basis points each in December 2026 and February 2027.
Key points
- Emkay expects a total rate hike of 75 basis points in the current cycle.
- The Consumer Price Index shows inflation above 4% rising from 20% in March 2026 to 46% in September.
- The RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% during the October meeting.
- Differences among MPC members were noted regarding the policy stance.
- The next RBI policy move will depend on inflation persistence and global interest rates.
Key insights
- Higher interest rates may deter consumer spending, affecting economic growth.
- A sustained increase in inflation could lead to more aggressive monetary policy adjustments.
- Foreign debt inflows may be influenced by the interest rate differential with major economies.
Why it matters
The potential rate hike could impact borrowing costs for consumers and businesses in India.
Entities
Reserve Bank of India· OrganizationEmkay Global Financial Services· Company
Source
Times Now
