Sharper, Bigger RBI Moves Coming in December? SBI Economists Put Things in Perspective

Repo Rate Likely To Increase Again As Inflation Picks Up

A growing number of economists are predicting a follow-up 25-basis-point increase at the Reserve Bank's next decision on December 4.

RBI may deliver 50 bps ‘jumbo’ hike in December, repo rate seen at 6%: SBI Research

SBI Research now expects a 50 bps RBI jumbo hike to 6% by December, amid inflation pressures and rupee volatility.

More RBI rate hikes coming, SBI wants ‘jumbo’ 50 bps increase by December

The Reserve Bank of India will announce its next interest rate decision on December 4, where it is widely expected to announce another rate hike of 25 basis points to take the repo rate to 5.75%.

RBI's next rate hike will be of 0.50%: SBI Economists

SBI said that global conditions are likely to turn more volatile soon, and getting the repo rate to 6% from the present 5.50% will be the best option

Sharper, bigger RBI moves coming in December? SBI economists put things in perspective

The recommendations come as the central bank manages inflation risks alongside pressure on the rupee and capital flows. A 50-basis-point increase in December would mark a sharper pace of tightening than Wednesday's hike, if inflation and global conditions take the expected path.