# Indian shares likely to open lower ahead of RBI rate decision

https://mins.news/en/item/89056

- Reuters, 2026-10-07 03:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indian-shares-likely-open-lower-ahead-rbi-rate-decision-2026-10-07/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac5bccaa431ad00017b166a

> Indian shares are expected to open lower on Wednesday before the central bank’s rate decision. Persistent inflationary pressure stemming from the war in the Middle East is forcing rate-setters globally to act, and the RBI is expected to raise rates.

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