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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the repo rate to 5.5%, its first increase in four years, aiming to curb inflation and stabilize the rupee. This move puts pressure on Indian equities, particularly rate-sensitive sectors like banking and real estate, while strengthening the rupee against the dollar. The hike reflects the global trend of central banks fighting sticky inflation, even as growth concerns mount.
India RBI Rate Hike
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the repo rate to 5.5%, its first increase in four years, aiming to curb inflation and stabilize the rupee. This move puts pressure on Indian equities, particularly rate-sensitive sectors like banking and real estate, while strengthening the rupee against the dollar. The hike reflects the global trend of central banks fighting sticky inflation, even as growth concerns mount.