Asia FX Talk · RBI – Hikes a matter of time?
中文标题
亚洲外汇观察 · 印度央行（RBI）——加息只是时间问题？
Core conclusion · Tlines extraction
MUFG expects the RBI to leave the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% today, but views the pause as temporary. Higher oil prices, weather-related risks and resilient domestic demand keep upside inflation pressures elevated into 2027. MUFG forecasts two 25bp hikes in December and February, with some risk of 75bps total this cycle, less than markets price. Higher US yields pressure INR, though RBI has ample ammunition to defend. USDJPY holds above 158 despite BOJ normalisation signals; MUFG stays constructive on JPY but needs BOJ validation.
- Institution
- MUFG
- Published
- 10/07/2026
- Research topic
- Inflation · Crude Oil (WTI) · USD/JPY
- Time horizon
- October 2026 · 2027
Key arguments
- RBI likely to hold repo rate at 5.25% today, but pause is temporary.
- Higher oil, weather risks and resilient demand keep inflation pressures elevated into 2027.
- MUFG expects 25bp hikes in December and February, with risk of 75bps total, less than markets price.
- USDJPY above 158; BOJ normalisation signals not yet enough for sustained JPY gains.
Key numbers
- RBI repo rate (expected hold)
- 5.25%
- MUFG forecast rate hikes
- 25bp in Dec and Feb, risk of 75bp total
- Philippines headline CPI
- 7.2% y/y
- Thailand headline CPI
- 2.82% y/y
- USDJPY level
- 158.21
Main risks
- Oil price spikes and weather shocks could push inflation higher than expected, forcing faster RBI hikes.
- Higher US yields could intensify INR depreciation pressure.
- BOJ may fail to validate faster rate hike expectations, capping JPY gains.
Corresponding source evidence
7 October 2026 Market Highlights Markets will be closely watching today’s RBI policy decision, with investors focused on how policymakers assess inflation risks against a backdrop of abundant INR liquidity and global risks including higher US yields.
· October 2026While we expect the RBI to leave the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, recent developments have reinforced our view that the current pause is likely temporary.
Higher oil prices and weather-related risks have increased upside inflation pressures, while resilient domestic demand and still-abundant liquidity conditions should keep underlying price pressures elevated into 2027.
· 2027
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