Dual concerns over inflation and rupee behind India rate hike

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) surprised the market with a rate hike today, signalling its commitment to bringing down inflation, while perhaps also hoping to protect the rupee amid the ongoing emerging market turmoil. While the hiking cycle looks to be over, it will be a while before the central bank considers cutting interest rates to give the economy some much-needed support.

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