RBI raised its inflation projection for the year ending March 2027 by 50 basis points to 5.1%, while cutting growth forecast to 6.6% for the year, from 6.9%.

The Reserve Bank of India faces a difficult interest-rate decision this week as rising oil prices from the Iran conflict, a record-low rupee and a weak monsoon threaten to slow…

A falling currency and rising risk of higher inflation could prompt India's central bank to hike interest rates.

Reserve Bank of India has held repo rate at 5.25% for half the year

The Reserve Bank of India has raised its inflation forecast to 5.1% due to rising energy prices and an uncertain food outlook. Governor Sanjay Malhotra warned that higher input…

MUMBAI: RBI held key policy rates unchanged on June 5, 2026, and revised growth and inflation projections amid a deteriorating global environment, elevated energy prices, and…

The Reserve Bank of India has projected CPI inflation at 5.1% for FY2026-27 while forecasting real GDP growth at 6.6%. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said inflation is expected to…

By Kimberley Kao and Fabiana Negrin Ochoa

Experts anticipate one to two rate hikes in the coming months following the RBI's increased inflation forecast, despite keeping the policy rate unchanged. The central bank also…