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RBI Inflation FY2026-27: Malhotra & Co raises inflation forecast to 5.2% for FY27
07-Oct-2026

The Reserve Bank of India has revised its inflation forecast for FY27 to 5.2%, from 5.0% earlier, as higher crude oil prices, food costs and a weaker rupee complicate the outlook for price stability. The Monetary Policy Committee’s latest assessment comes at a time when retail inflation has moved above the RBI’s 4% target, while the escalation in West Asia has created a fresh risk to fuel and imported inflation.

News Source:- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/rbi-inflation-forecast-2026-27-india-cpi-outlook-india-rbi-governor-sanjay-malhotra-mpc-monetary-policy-repo-rate-food-prices-increase-el-nino/articleshow/134754713.cms