# Markets bet on RBI rate hike as inflation pressure builds

https://mins.news/en/item/85765

- Reuters, 2026-10-05 00:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/markets-bet-rbi-rate-hike-inflation-pressure-builds-2026-10-05/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac2f1e238d4b900014a02f7

> Investors are betting heavily that the Reserve Bank of India will raise rates this week, warning it could fall behind the curve as inflation accelerates, growth stays resilient and major central banks adopt more hawkish stances.

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