08-October-2026
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RBI MPC Meeting 2026: West Asia conflict keeps global outlook uncertain, says Sanjay Malhotra
07-Oct-2026

The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, its first rate hike since February 2023, amid rising global and domestic economic uncertainties. Addressing the Monetary Policy Committee's decision, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the global context remained challenging due to geopolitical developments, while the Indian economy remained strong and economic momentum broad-based.

News Source:- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/rbi-raises-rates-amid-global-uncertainty-geopolitical-conflicts-and-economic-outlook-explored/articleshow/134756872.cms