Much needed policy adjustment

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With inflation risks rising, RBI signals a measured tightening cycle ahead

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FY27 average has been increased by 20 bps to 5.2 per cent, while third quarter (Q3) and Q4 inflation forecasts have been increased by 10 and 20 bps, respectively, to 6 per cent and 5.7 per cent | File Photo

Indranil Pan New Delhi

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Oct 08 2026 | 1:02 AM

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) finally bites the bullet and delivers a much-needed 25 basis points (bps) repo rate increase. As per the arguments posited, the rate hike became essential as price pressures are seen to be broadening, as is indicated by the diffusion indices, where the share of items recording inflation above 4 per cent has increased to around 37 per cent as per the August reading.

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