Retail inflation eases to 6.77% in Oct, but stays above RBI's tolerance band
This is the 10th consecutive time that the CPI print has come above the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) upper margin of 6%
This is the 10th consecutive time that the CPI print has come above the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) upper margin of 6%
This is the fourth straight increase in the last five months, which saw the rates increase by 190 basis points
The central bank official was speaking at an event in the national capital
This is the third consecutive rate hike after a 40 basis points in May and 50 basis points increase in June
For the unversed, this will be RBI’s third consecutive policy rate hike to check elevated retail inflation
UPI has become the most inclusive mode of payment in India
In May, a 40 bps rate hike was announced mid-cycle, surprising many