Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:49pm on 08 Oct 2026,Thursday India
Indian households’ inflation expectations have risen sharply, reflecting growing concerns about the cost of living. According to the RBI’s September 2026 Inflation Expectations Survey, median inflation expectations for the next year increased to 10%, up from 9.4% in July. Expectations for the next three months also climbed to 9.9%, compared with 9.2% previously. The survey, conducted among 5,987 respondents across 19 cities, found food prices to be a major concern. The findings come shortly after the RBI raised its repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% to address persistent inflationary pressures.
