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ETMarkets Smart Talk | India may see 50 bps of rate hikes in 2026 as Fed tightens: Garima Kapoor
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fed’s recent rate hike may limit the RBI’s policy flexibility as India‑US bond yield spreads narrow. Analyst Garima Kapoor predicts the RBI could raise rates by 25‑50 basis points in 2026. Higher US yields and a stronger dollar could pressure foreign portfolio inflows into India.
WHY IT MATTERS
Potential RBI rate hikes could affect Indian borrowing costs and investment flows, influencing the economy.
The Fed’s latest rate hike could constrain the RBI’s policy flexibility as India-US bond yield differentials narrow. Elara Securities’ Garima Kapoor expects 25-50 bps of RBI hikes in 2026, while higher US yields and a stronger dollar could pressure FPI flows.
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