Why RBI hiked repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% in the MPC review

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Two factors worked to decide MPC’s move: inflationary pressures persist and growth is beating estimates.

Hence, a hike in repo rate, while helping keep inflation in check, is unlikely to substantially impact GDP growth.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:55:48 UTC.

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