RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.50%, Rupee Nears Lifetime Low
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The rupee neared its record low after the RBI raised the repo rate to 5.50%. Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the currency may be undervalued, while analysts viewed the hawkish stance and higher inflation outlook as supportive of the rupee.
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- 01The RBI raised the repo rate to 5.50%, maintaining a hawkish monetary stance.
- 02The rupee neared its record low despite the rate increase.
- 03Governor Sanjay Malhotra believes the currency may be undervalued by markets.