RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s FY26 GDP Hits 7.6% — But Trump Tariffs and Oil Shocks Cloud FY27
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra held the repo rate at 5.25%, upgraded FY26 GDP growth to 7.6%, and warned of a slowdown to 6.
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Rising Oil Prices and Weak Rupee Pose Double Threat to India’s Economy as Iran Crisis Persists
Brent crude surged 73% to $105 per barrel since January 2026 while the rupee fell to 94.59 per dollar.
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India GDP Growth Forecast 2026: RBI Holds Optimistic Outlook Despite Global Trade Headwinds
India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2026-27 remains at 6.7 per cent as the RBI projects steady expansion.
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