GENERAL29 Sept 2026
Nomura projects terminal repo rate of 5.75% following Oct, Dec hikes
Nomura expects the RBI to raise rates by 25 basis points in both October and December, taking the repo rate to a terminal 5.75 per cent. For borrowers, this means loan repayments may stay firm a little longer. Chances of further hikes should ease from February 2027, helped by softer spending and a lower inflation outlook. Plan new borrowing with a buffer.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Nomura expects the RBI to raise rates by 25 basis points in both the October and December policy meetings.
- That would take the repo rate to a terminal 5.75 per cent, though Nomura flags some risk of only one hike.
- Nomura expects CPI inflation to rise to 6.3 per cent in Q4, with food prices the biggest near-term risk.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are planning a fresh loan or refinancing, consider working a small interest-rate cushion into your budget and confirm current rates with your lender before committing.
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