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Economists have dialed back expectations for interest rate hikes in India as inflation is expected to remain moderate.

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Who
Reserve Bank of India, economists
What
Economists have dialed back expectations for interest rate hikes in India as inflation is expected to remain moderate.
When
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:42:00 GMT · 2h 15m ago
Where
India ·
Why
Retail inflation rose to 4.38% in June, exceeding the RBI's target, but core inflation remained around 4%, suggesting a lower annual average and reducing the immediate need for policy tightening.
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The Reserve Bank of India may not tighten monetary policy soon. Future rate hikes are contingent on sustained core inflation exceeding 4.5%.

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  1. Economics46m ago
    Crisil projects India's retail inflation at 5.1% in FY27 and suggests the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may increase interest rates by 25 basis points if price pressures continue.
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  2. Currently Reading2h 15m ago
    Economists have dialed back expectations for interest rate hikes in India as inflation is expected to remain moderate.
  3. Economics2h 33m ago
    Retail inflation in India is projected to increase through the fiscal year 2027, driven by elevated fuel costs and input prices.
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  4. Economics2h 39m ago
    India's retail inflation is expected to average 5.1% in FY27, with Crisil Ratings seeing a possibility of a 25 basis points Reserve Bank of India rate hike.
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  5. Economics2h 39m ago
    India's retail inflation is projected to average 5.1% in fiscal year 2027, with Crisil Ratings suggesting a potential 25 basis point hike in the Reserve Bank of India's policy rate.
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