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RBI repo rate hike 2026

RBI Repo Rate Hike 2026: What the 5.50% Rate Means for India’s Economy

Posted on October 7, 2026

The RBI repo rate hike 2026 marks a significant change in India’s monetary policy direction. On October 7, the Reserve Bank of India Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to increase the policy repo rate by 25 basis points from 5.25% to 5.50%. This is the first time when the RBI has increased the repo rate […]