SBI Revises RBI December Rate Hike Forecast to 25 Basis Points Amid Inflation Concerns
State Bank of India economists have revised their forecast for the Reserve Bank of India's December rate hike to 25 basis points, down from an earlier 50 basis points projection. This adjustment follows easing pressure on the rupee, improved foreign fund inflows, and signs of moderating global risks. Inflation rose to 6.09% in October, exceeding the RBI's upper tolerance limit, and is expected to remain elevated in November before easing. The terminal repo rate is projected around 5.75% to 6%, with further hikes possible depending on inflation and economic conditions.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 46/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–54/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 12 Nov, 03:02 pm. Other outlets followed.