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Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 429 pts, Nifty ends at 22,603 as RBI hikes rate amid price pressure

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap 100 fell 0.63 per cent and the Nifty SmallCap 100 rose 0.30 per cent

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 429 pts, Nifty ends at 22,603 as RBI hikes rate amid price pressure
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 3:39 PM IST

RBI policy highlights: Repo rate rises 25 bps as inflation risks broaden

The RBI raises the repo rate to 5.5% as inflation risks broaden, while keeping its growth outlook firm. Here are the key takeaways from Governor Sanjay Malhotra's statement

RBI policy highlights: Repo rate rises 25 bps as inflation risks broaden
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 2:31 PM IST

Markets can be irrational in short term, rupee may be undervalued: RBI Guv

Malhotra said financial markets can be irrational in the short run and noted that measures including the REER suggest the rupee may be undervalued

Markets can be irrational in short term, rupee may be undervalued: RBI Guv
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 2:03 PM IST

High liquidity no concern for NBFC asset quality, says RBI Governor

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank sees no asset-quality concerns for NBFCs despite high liquidity, while bank credit growth is expected to remain strong

High liquidity no concern for NBFC asset quality, says RBI Governor
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 1:49 PM IST

RBI delivers timely, hawkish rate hike; 2 more on the cards: VK Vijayakumar

VK Vijayakumar said that the pivot in stance, alongside an evolving macroeconomic outlook, strongly signals that two more rate hikes are highly probable in this tightening cycle.

RBI delivers timely, hawkish rate hike; 2 more on the cards: VK Vijayakumar
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

Inflation trajectory holds key for further rate hikes: Aditi Nayar, ICRA

Our base case pencils in the headline CPI inflation to average at 5 per cent in FY27, with risks tilted to the upside.

Inflation trajectory holds key for further rate hikes: Aditi Nayar, ICRA
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 12:58 PM IST

RBI hike reinforces stock selection, not broad equity caution: Ajit Mishra

Going ahead, crude oil prices, food inflation, the rupee and global monetary conditions will be the key variables to watch.

RBI hike reinforces stock selection, not broad equity caution: Ajit Mishra
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 12:49 PM IST

RBI's rate cut pre-emptive measure than start of hike cycle: Sujan Hajra

A 25-bps hike today may reduce some near-term policy flexibility, but it also lowers the risk of having to undertake a much sharper adjustment later, said Sujan Hajra, chief economist at Anand Rathi

RBI's rate cut pre-emptive measure than start of hike cycle: Sujan Hajra
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 12:33 PM IST

RBI hikes interest rates by 25 bps: What next for the markets?

The more important signal from here will be the RBI's forward guidance, analysts said, and whether this marks the beginning of a broader tightening cycle.

RBI hikes interest rates by 25 bps: What next for the markets?
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 12:22 PM IST

RBI turns hawkish; what does it mean fixed-income investors? Experts decode

RBI's MPC hiked the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent from 5.25 per cent.

RBI turns hawkish; what does it mean fixed-income investors? Experts decode
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 11:42 AM IST

Bond yields rise to 7.27%, rupee declines as RBI hikes rates by 25 bps

The yield on India's 10-year bonds jumped 5 basis points to 7.27 per cent after the decision and was up 8 bps compared to Tuesday's close of 7.19 per cent, according to data on Bloomberg.

Bond yields rise to 7.27%, rupee declines as RBI hikes rates by 25 bps
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 11:20 AM IST

RBI rate hike impact: Bank, NBFC shares rebound; Auto, realty trade weak

At 10:31 AM on Wednesday, the Nifty Bank, Nifty Private Bank, Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Financial Services traded up to 1% higher; while, the Nifty Auto and Nifty Realty remained in negative zone.

RBI rate hike impact: Bank, NBFC shares rebound; Auto, realty trade weak
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

RBI MPC outcome: Experts see another 25-bps hike as inflation heats up

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee unanimously hiked the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent from 5.25 per cent.

RBI MPC outcome: Experts see another 25-bps hike as inflation heats up
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

Bond yields inch up as RBI MPC changes stance with 25 bps repo rate hike

The benchmark 10-year yield rose six basis points after the RBI raised the repo rate to 5.50 per cent and signalled that future action would be a hike or pause

Bond yields inch up as RBI MPC changes stance with 25 bps repo rate hike
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 11:02 AM IST

RBI MPC raises FY27 inflation forecast to 5.2%, projects GDP growth at 7.1%

RBI MPC October 2026: The policy committee raised the repo rate to 5.5% and changed the stance to 'calibrated tightening'

RBI MPC raises FY27 inflation forecast to 5.2%, projects GDP growth at 7.1%
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 11:01 AM IST

RBI MPC hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5%: A look at last five hikes

The RBI MPC has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent. Here is a look at the central bank's five previous rate hikes and the inflation backdrop at the time

RBI MPC hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5%: A look at last five hikes
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 10:56 AM IST

RBI MPC lowers FY27 inflation forecast to 5%, projects GDP growth at 6.7%

RBI MPC October 2026: The policy committee raised the repo rate to 5.5% and changed the stance to 'calibrated tightening'

RBI MPC lowers FY27 inflation forecast to 5%, projects GDP growth at 6.7%
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 10:55 AM IST

RBI announces two measures to ease financial information access for users

The RBI will allow interoperability among account aggregators and enable bank deposit details in consolidated account statements, alongside a new financial markets committee

RBI announces two measures to ease financial information access for users
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 10:54 AM IST

RBI changes stance to 'calibrated tightening': Here's what it means

The RBI's new calibrated tightening stance signals that further rate hikes remain possible as the central bank responds to inflation and economic risks

RBI changes stance to 'calibrated tightening': Here's what it means
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 10:34 AM IST

RBI MPC hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5%, near-term cuts 'off the table'

RBI MPC October 2026: At its policy meeting, held between October 5 and October 7, the committee changed the stance to 'calibrated tightening'

RBI MPC hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5%, near-term cuts 'off the table'
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 10:04 AM IST