SBI Research retains 50 bps December hike forecast: car-loan impact

SBI Research has retained a forecast of 50 bps of RBI tightening in December, but the central bank has not decided. Here is what…

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CAR LOAN WATCH SBI sees December rate hike risk SBI Research has retained its December tightening forecast, but the RBI has not decided.
THE CURRENT RATE Repo rate stands at 5.50% 5.50% The RBI raised the repo rate in October and shifted to calibrated tightening.
TWO POLICY PATHS Direct hike or split move 50 BPS SBI Research describes either a 50-bps repo hike or a 25-bps hike with a wider liquidity corridor.
WHO IS AFFECTED Floating loans may reprice The effect depends on the loan benchmark, lender spread, outstanding balance and reset date.
READ THE FULL STORY Check your loan terms The December forecast is not a confirmed EMI change; lender communication and reset terms matter.
READ THE FULL STORY Get the full breakdown Sources, numbers and what to watch next.