RBI Hikes Repo Rate by 25 Basis Points; Bajaj Finance Raises FD Rates
What happened
The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% on October 7, 2026, citing stronger-than-expected growth and broader price pressures. Following this decision, Bajaj Finance announced an increase of 15 to 40 basis points in its fixed deposit rates.
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Why it matters
The rate hike signals a shift in the Reserve Bank of India's stance toward calibrated tightening. The central bank also revised its FY27 real GDP growth forecast upward to 7.1% and raised the FY27 inflation forecast to 5.2%.
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Who's involved
- Reserve Bank of IndiaRaised the repo rate and shifted the monetary policy stance to calibrated tightening.
- Bajaj FinanceAnnounced an increase in fixed deposit rates following the central bank's rate hike.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Bajaj AutoSpeculative
Higher consumer financing costs might dampen auto sales demand for Bajaj Auto.
- State Bank of IndiaSpeculative
The rate hike could increase the cost of funds and tighten lending margins for State Bank of India.
- ICICI BankSpeculative
The rate hike could increase the cost of funds and tighten lending margins for ICICI Bank.
- Axis BankSpeculative
The rate hike could increase the cost of funds and tighten lending margins for Axis Bank.
- Bajaj FinanceSpeculative
The higher fixed deposit rates could boost deposit revenue for Bajaj Finance.