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Loans set to get dearer as RBI hikes repo rate after 44 months

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What happened

The Reserve Bank of India has announced a 25 basis points increase in the repo rate to 5.5%.

This decision reflects growing inflation pressures and stronger than anticipated economic growth.

Key facts

  • The Reserve Bank of India has announced a 25 basis points increase in the repo rate to 5.5%.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:21:11 UTC.

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