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RBI Expected to Hold Repo Rate at 5.25% Through 2026 Amid MPC Inflation Concerns
The RBI is expected to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% through 2026 despite inflation concerns highlighted by the MPC, with potential rate hikes deferred to early 2027 amid supply-driven inflation pressures.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You face a stable borrowing cost environment in India until at least early 2027. Now is the time to plan for potential tightening after a lengthy pause in interest rate changes.
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