# India’s central bank raises rates for first time in nearly four years as inflation bites

https://mins.news/en/video/89675

- CNA, 2026-10-07 13:01 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-sPLuV474w

> The Reserve Bank of India has indicated further rate increases may follow after its first policy tightening in nearly four years to curb inflation. It raised its inflation forecast for the financial year to 5.2% and its GDP growth outlook to 7.1%. The rupee is near record lows, while higher oil prices are increasing import costs.

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