RBI repo rate at 5.50%: Another 50 bps hike likely by March 2027 — which debt mutual funds suit 3–18 month horizons?

The RBI’s 25-bps repo rate hike has reshaped the outlook for debt-fund investors as bond yields rise and markets assess further rate moves. Here’s what investors should consider based on their 3-month, 12-month and 18-month investment horizons.