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India's first bank rate hike since 2023 signals growing inflation concerns

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC News
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What happened

The hike reflects a global shift towards tighter monetary policy as central banks battle inflation fuelled by Middle East conflict.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:44:02 UTC.

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