SBI Research retains call for 50-bps December rate hike amid broadening inflationary pressures

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SBI Research has retained its forecast of a 50-basis-point repo rate hike in December, citing persistent inflationary pressures, elevated crude oil prices and the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) shift towards a tighter monetary policy stance, even as the central bank has ruled out rate cuts in the near term.

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SBI Research retains call for 50-bps December rate hike amid broadening inflationary pressures

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