Economy
RBI MPC Meeting October 2026: Five Factors Set to Decide Repo Rate Hike
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THE BRIEF
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The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee is meeting from October 5 to 7 to review economic conditions and determine monetary policy.
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Economists expect a potential 25 basis point increase in the repo rate to 5.50% amid rising retail inflation at 4.82% in August.
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Key deciding factors include food inflation, crude oil prices above $100 a barrel, rupee depreciation past 96, global bond yields, and banking system liquidity.