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IMF chief warns energy shock, growing debt and AI risks threaten global growth

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that high energy prices, record public debt and the AI investment boom are fuelling inflation and threatening global stability. She urged high-debt economies to pursue fiscal consolidation and central banks to maintain a cautious, hawkish stance.

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Tata Motors PV, Maruti Suzuki, Ashok Leyland, auto stocks drop up to 3% as RBI signals rate cuts are ‘off the table’

Auto stocks including Tata Motors PV, Maruti Suzuki, M&M and Ashok Leyland dropped on Wednesday after the RBI raised the repo rate and shifted to calibrated tightening. Analysts expect Q2 revenue growth to remain strong, but rising commodity costs, limited pricing power and elevated inventories could pressure margins and demand.

The Economic Times · Oct 7

India hikes interest rates for first time in over three years as Iran war fuels inflation

The Reserve Bank of India raised borrowing costs for the first time in over three years on Wednesday, as the Middle East war pushes up prices in Asia's third-biggest economy and weighs on an already fragile rupee.

Euronews · Oct 7

RBI MPC Key Takeaways 2026: Repo rate hiked to 5.50%, FY27 GDP growth forecast raised to 7.1%

RBI Monetary Policy 2026 Takeaways: The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, the first increase since February 2023. The GDP growth forecast for FY27 was raised from 6.7% to 7.1%, highlighting resilient economic activity. Meanwhile, CPI inflation projection was revised up to…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Record bets against the euro: how low could it fall amid France's fiscal crisis and Europe's energy shock?

The euro hit a 17-month low as French debt fears and Europe's energy shock weigh on the currency. Bond market stress could limit further ECB rate hikes, while analysts see scope for the euro to fall to $1.10 if the pressure intensifies.

Euronews · Oct 7

RBI Inflation FY2026-27: Malhotra & Co raises inflation forecast to 5.2% for FY27

RBI Inflation 2026-27 Forecast: The Reserve Bank of India has updated its inflation forecast for FY27 to 5.2% from 5.0% previously. This revision comes as retail inflation exceeds the RBI's target for three consecutive months. The rise in crude oil prices and food costs is a significant contributing factor. Additionally,…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

RBI GDP Growth 2026: Malhotra & Co raise FY27 GDP forecast to 7.1% from 6.7%

RBI GDP Growth 2026: The Reserve Bank of India has updated its growth forecast for fiscal year 2026-27 to 7.1%. This adjustment comes after stronger-than-expected economic performance, including 7.8% growth in the June quarter. The RBI has also raised the policy repo rate to 5.5% while changing its policy stance…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Can banks raise FD interest rates now as RBI increases repo rate by 25 bps?

RBI MPC October 2026: The Reserve Bank of India has increased the repo rate by 25 bps from 5.25% to 5.50%, signaling a shift. Following this decision, banks are expected to raise fixed deposit interest rates in the near future. Retail inflation has been rising, indicating that further hikes may…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

RBI Repo Rate 2026: Why RBI MPC lifted repo rates for the first time in nearly four years in October policy

RBI Repo Rate: The Reserve Bank of India increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% after recent inflation concerns. Economic growth has exceeded expectations, prompting the central bank to adjust its monetary policy. Inflation risks are rising due to higher crude prices and weaker agricultural output affecting…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

RBI MPC Meeting at a Glance: Your one step guide for all decisions

RBI Monetary Policy Meeting Highlights: The Monetary Policy Committee has raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated that inflation pressures are increasing and rate cuts are not expected soon. The Indian economy continues to show resilience, with GDP growth projected at…

The Economic Times · Oct 7