Rate Hike Fears Loom: Brokerages Flag Inflation Risks As India’s CPI Climbs To 14-Month High In March by NDTV Profits | April 14, 2026 9:20 am | Latest Posts, Market, Trending News With March CPI at 3.4%, BofA forecasts a rate hike by year-end, while Citi and Kotak expect a prolonged pause despite rising geopolitical and climate risks.