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LOAN RATES

BofA sees RBI hikes ahead

The forecast could matter for Indian car buyers with floating-rate vehicle loans.

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THE FORECAST

Possible 100 bps increase

100 bps

BofA expects cumulative repo-rate hikes through the first half of 2027.

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FIRST CHECKPOINT

October policy meeting matters

7 Oct 2026

BofA expects a 25-basis-point increase at the RBI meeting on this date.

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BUYER IMPACT

Loan terms decide transmission

Benchmark, reset frequency and EMI-or-tenure rules determine what a borrower feels.

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Check the cost beyond EMI

Read the forecast, the caveats and the vehicle-cost checks before comparing offers.

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