Inflation is up again; should you invest in FDs now or wait for interest rates to rise further? Check what a 1% hike means for your Rs 2 lakh FD

FD rate hike: In September 2026, retail inflation soared to 5.54%, sparking opinions about the possibility of interest rate hikes on fixed deposits. Analysts predict that the Reserve Bank of India may persist in raising the repo rate to combat persistent inflation. Investors must decide whether to invest now or postpone for possibly better FD rates.