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One Rupee, Two Central Banks (RBI, 7 October 2026): How the 5.50% Repo Hike and a Possible December Fed Move Reach Your Imported-Inflation Bill

The Reserve Bank of India cited the West Asia conflict, elevated crude oil and a weaker rupee when raising the policy repo rate to 5.50% on 7 October — here is the transmission chain linking Mumbai and Washington rate decisions to what your household pays for gold, electronics, overseas tuition and everyday freight.