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05 Aug 2026, 04:36 UTC · 4h ago
India's central bank keeps benchmark rates steady amid creeping inflation
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05 Aug 2026, 04:36 UTC · 4h ago
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Standard Chartered forecasts the Indian rupee to trade at 96 per dollar by 2026 as foreign currency non-resident bank deposits (FCNR-B) inflows ease. — Significant currency depreciation increases import costs and can trigger further capital outflows from emerging market assets.
-0.50Governor Sanjay Malhotra warned that economic growth is expected to be lower this financial year due to a 'hazy' outlook involving monsoon uncertainties and global trade policy. — A formal signal of decelerating growth from the central bank typically lowers risk appetite and corporate earnings expectations.
-0.40The Reserve Bank of India held interest rates at 5.25% for the fifth consecutive time despite retail inflation exceeding its 4% target. — A pause in rates is generally positive for equities and bonds, though the breach of the inflation target creates future hawkish risk.
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India's consumer inflation reached an 18-month high of 4.38% in June, driven primarily by surging oil prices. — Rising headline inflation increases the probability of future rate hikes, which pressures valuations.
-0.20The RBI is prioritizing core inflation (excluding food and energy) over headline figures, noting that core inflation remains moderate. — This suggests the central bank may tolerate temporary price spikes without aggressively raising rates, providing a buffer for markets.
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