Global EconomyLivemint•1 min read•10/7/2026 (4h ago)

Nifty 50 and RBI MPC rate hikes: Does a rising interest rate always trigger a market correction? What history suggests

Nifty 50 and RBI MPC rate hikes: Does a rising interest rate always trigger a market correction? What history suggests
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The RBI MPC raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, marking its first hike in four years amid inflation concerns. While the Sensex and Nifty fell post-announcement, historical data shows market responses to rate hikes have varied based on economic conditions.

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  • The RBI MPC raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, marking its first hike in four years amid inflation concerns.
  • While the Sensex and Nifty fell post-announcement, historical data shows market responses to rate hikes have varied based on economic conditions.
  • Full details and original dispatch available below.

The RBI MPC raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, marking its first hike in four years amid inflation concerns. While the Sensex and Nifty fell post-announcement, historical data shows market responses to rate hikes have varied based on economic conditions.

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