Indian stocks set to open lower as RBI rate hike of 25 basis points looms
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Indian equities are set to open lower as markets price a widely expected 25 bp RBI hike, the first since Feb 2023, amid Middle East-driven inflation pressures. Higher rates and the risk of a more hawkish policy stance can tighten financial conditions, weigh on rate-sensitive sectors (real estate, consumers) and pressure nonbank lenders' margins, even as banks may see some NIM support.
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NCSINIFTY52USD/USDT-0.32%
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Indian shares are expected to open lower on Wednesday, with markets widely pricing in a 25-basis-point rate hike by the Reserve Bank of India to counter persistent inflation pressures tied to the war in the Middle East. Since the RBI paused rate increases on Aug. 5, the Nifty 50 has fallen 7.5%, weighed by higher oil prices, rising U.S. bond yields and foreign outflows. Investors will closely watch Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s remarks on inflation risks for clues on the future path of rates.
