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India's inflation trajectory is giving the Reserve Bank of India more room to hold rates through Q1FY27, but food and fuel risks could still flip the script in H2.

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Who
Reserve Bank of India, Yes Securities
What
India's inflation trajectory is giving the Reserve Bank of India more room to hold rates through Q1FY27, but food and fuel risks could still flip the script in H2.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:18:30 GMT · 2h 51m ago
Where
New Delhi, India ·
Why
Yes Securities expects headline CPI for Q1FY27 to undershoot RBI's 4.2 per cent forecast as the May print at 3.93 per cent YoY and benign base effects keep the average low.
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The Reserve Bank of India is likely to maintain current interest rates due to projected lower inflation for the quarter, offering stability for borrowers but keeping a close watch on potential food and fuel price increases that could trigger future policy changes. This data-dependent approach means the central bank will react to economic shifts rather than pre-emptively adjust rates.

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    Retail inflation in India rose to 3.9% in May 2026, driven by increases in food and transport prices, but remained below the RBI's 4% target.
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