Inflation hits 18-month high, rate hike fears rise

15 Jul 2026via CNBC TV18Source

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Inflation hits 18-month high, rate hike fears rise — India's CPI rose to 5.59% in May, the highest in 18 months, reigniting concerns over a potential rate hike by the RBI. Persistent food and fuel inflation are key drivers, limiting near-term rate cut expectations. This could weigh on rate-sensitive sectors like Realty and Auto.

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