Economy

Loans set to get dearer as RBI hikes repo rate after 44 months

· 7 October 2026 · 2 min read
Loans set to get dearer as RBI hikes repo rate after 44 months

The Times of India has reported a new India-focused economy development: “Loans set to get dearer as RBI hikes repo rate after 44 months.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: <![CDATA[The Reserve Bank of India has announced a 25 basis points increase in the repo rate to 5.5%. This decision reflects growing inflation pressures and stronger than anticipated economic growth. The rise in interest rates will lead to higher loan EMIs, impacting consumption during the festive season.

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