Vaibhav Suryavanshi

RBI maintains repo rate, raises inflation forecast for FY27 to 5.1%. Economists predict tightening in second half, with 50 bps increase expected. Inflation projections for Q1-Q4 also raised due to global supply chain disruptions and commodity price shocks. Debate over immediate or gradual rate hike, but growing consensus for hike in August meeting due to inflation risks.