RBI MPC 25 bps rate hike impact on stock market: Sensex, Nifty trim losses - Experts reveal what investors should do now

What happened: The RBI MPC unanimously raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% from 5.25%, its first hike in four years, and changed its stance to calibrated tightening. Sensex and Nifty trimmed losses after falling intraday. Key numbers: Repo rate 5.5%, up 25 bps. SDF 5.25%. MSF and bank rate 5.75%. Sensex fell 599 points, or 0.8%, to 72,468.72. Why it matters: Analysts said the hike was already priced in, and the stance plus growth-inflation view matter more. Rising US yields and a stronger dollar make the hike important for limiting capital outflows and supporting the rupee.

RBI's 25 bps rate hike trimmed Sensex and Nifty losses, prompting expert investor guidance.

RBI's 25 bps rate hike trimmed Sensex and Nifty losses, prompting expert investor guidance. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.