Standard Chartered Bank had already withdrawn its August rate hike forecast following the last policy review. ET’s interactions with bank economists and a review of research reports show that most institutions now expect the RBI to remain on hold through FY27, while some believe any rate hikes would be back-ended later in the year as the central bank prioritises growth over inflation management.
India raises $73 bn in forex inflows at record pace
India has mobilised $73 billion in foreign exchange inflows in less than 11 weeks, surpassing the scale and pace of the RBI’s 2013 FCNR(B) swap
August 25, 2026