The Repo Rate Hike: Inflation Gave the Cover, the Rupee Gave the Reason

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SumanSpeaks Independent Capital Markets & Geopolitical Intelligence RBI Policy Decoded The Repo Rate Hike: Inflation Gave the Cover, the Rupee Gave the Reason The RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 percent on 7 October 2026. With the rupee at ₹96.78 to the dollar, the Fed at 3.75–4.00 percent and bank credit growing near 18 percent, the fuller story is bigger than August CPI of 4.8 percent. The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 percent on 7 October 2026. It is the first hike since February 2023, and the stance has moved from neutral to calibrated tightening. The rate decision was unanimous. The Governor cited inflation. The Monetary Policy Committee said the inflation outlook is no longer as comfortable as it was last year, and near-term rate cuts were taken off the table. That is the official story, and it is not wrong. But it is incomplete. Look at what surrounds the decision: a rupee near its record...

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Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd (Rs.36.70) is a conglomerate with interests in coffee plantations, coffee retailing, hospitality, logistics, and other sectors. The company was once a household name, synonymous with the burgeoning Indian coffee culture.

Given the current festival and upcoming marriage seasons, I have taken some shares of Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd (Rs.36.70). My target price is Rs.52, and my stop loss is Rs.31.

The company also owns and operates a resort, provides consultancy services, and is involved in the sale and purchase of coffee beans. It defaulted on coupon payments for redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs).

#The shares of my recommended Sarthak Industries Ltd (Rs.34.56) hit 20% buyer freeze today. Those who are holding the shares of the company should at least book some profits and hold the rest with a SL of Rs.32.

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