### [2026-10-7](/feed/2026/10/7/index.md)

##### Reserve Bank
# The Reserve Bank of India raises its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, its first increase since February 2023. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20261007-indian-central-bank-hikes-rates-for-first-time-since-2023)

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