Rbi Hikes Repo Rate To 5.5%: Impact On Loans, Inflation, Growth And Markets

The RBI has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% and shifted its policy stance to calibrated tightening, making it clear that rate cuts are off the table and that the next move can only be a pause or a further hike. In this special post-policy conversation, experts break down what the decision means for you, from the impact on home and personal loan EMIs to fixed deposit returns, bond yields and the equity market. The central bank has revised its FY27 inflation estimate higher to 5.2%, with the quarterly path rising to 6% in Q3 before easing to 5.7% in Q4, and it has flagged signs of inflation becoming more generalised. At the same time, the growth outlook has been lifted, with FY27 GDP now seen at 7.1%, even as a weak monsoon and El Nino pose a risk to rural demand. The experts discuss why the RBI chose to hike, how long the tightening cycle could last and what investors and borrowers should be watching in the months ahead. Watch the full discussion for a clear read on where interest rates, inflation and growth are headed after today's policy.



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