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Analysts expect the RBI to raise the repo rate twice by December 2026.

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Who
Analysts, RBI
What
Analysts expect the RBI to raise the repo rate twice by December 2026.
When
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:51:09 GMT · 11h 1m ago
Where
India ·
Why
The outlook is being driven by firmer inflation, high crude prices and surplus banking liquidity.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may increase its key lending rate (repo rate) by a total of 50 basis points through two separate hikes by December 2026. This potential monetary tightening is influenced by rising inflation, elevated crude oil costs, and excess liquidity within the banking system.

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