08/10/2026
๐จ **7.8% GDP GROWTH. A BOOMING ECONOMY. AND THE RBI'S RESPONSE? MAKE BORROWING MORE EXPENSIVE! ๐คฏ๐**
**If India's economy is growing so strongly, why is the RBI pressing the brakes instead of the accelerator?** ๐
With GDP growth at **7.8% in Q1 FY 2026โ27**, the RBI's decision to raise the repo rate to **5.50%** sparks a crucial debate.
๐ธ Higher EMIs for homeowners.
๐ญ Costlier funding for MSMEs.
๐ Potential pressure on investment and consumption.
๐ฅ But inflation remains a serious concern!
**Here's the million-dollar question: Are we protecting India's economic growth by controlling inflation โ or risking that very growth by making money more expensive?** โ๏ธ
In our latest article, we challenge conventional thinking, examine both sides of the RBI's decision and explore what it means for India's economic future.
๐ฌ **Was the RBI's rate hike a necessary safeguard or an unnecessary brake on growth?**
๐ Read the full article and join the debate!
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/indias-gdp-growing-78-so-why-rbi-raising-repo-rates-growth-vs-b3hee