20 Oct 2026 · The Economic Times
Inflation could hit 7%, forcing RBI to hike rates by 150 bps further: Report
News In brief
New Delhi: India's inflation risks are significantly higher than the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) currently acknowledges, with price pressures likely to push inflation to 6-7 per cent in the coming quarters, potentially requiring further interest rate hikes, according to a report by Systematix Institutional Equities.
Key Facts for Prelims
- Inflation could hit 7%
- RBI may hike rates by 150 bps further
- Report by Systematix Institutional Equities
- RBI's household survey showed inflation expectations averaging 9.1% in September 2026
Source: The Economic Times ↗
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