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Indian economy’s road to recovery? Private consumption driving domestic demand again, says RBI
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Indian economy’s road to recovery? Private consumption driving domestic demand again, says RBI

In India, the “slack in speed” observed in the second quarter of 2024-25 is behind us as private consumption is back to being the driver…

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india inflation news: Why inflation rate may not be the most 'accurate gauge' of the economy?
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india inflation news: Why inflation rate may not be the most ‘accurate gauge’ of the economy?

The Finance Ministry on Monday released its Economic Survey for September and said that inflation expectations in India are softening, indicating reduced inflationary concerns. The…

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RBI's Michael Patra says climate, tech risks a threat to inflation targetting
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RBI’s Michael Patra says climate, tech risks a threat to inflation targetting

Risks posed by climate change and digitalisation are likely to make it tougher for central banks to implement inflation-targetting monetary policy in the coming years,…

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Retail inflation likely to average 4.5 pc in 2024-25: RBI DG Patra
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Retail inflation likely to average 4.5 pc in 2024-25: RBI DG Patra

The retail inflation is projected to average 4.5 per cent in 2024-25 and align with the target on a durable basis by 2025-26, RBI deputy…

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India’s rate-cut calls at risk after inflation picks up sharply

Economists are reviewing their forecasts for interest rate cuts in India after inflation accelerated faster than expected last month, fueled by surging food prices. Several…

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inflation: India’s retail inflation accelerates to 5.49%, exceeds RBI’s 4% target
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inflation: India’s retail inflation accelerates to 5.49%, exceeds RBI’s 4% target

India’s retail inflation accelerated to 5.49 per cent on an annual basis in September driven by a persistent rise in vegetable prices and a lower…

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In August, India's wholesale price index increased by 1.31%, lower than the expected 1.85%. Food prices rose 3.26%, but vegetable prices fell 10.01%. Retail inflation stays below 4%, raising concerns for upcoming monetary policy decisions.(Reuters)
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India’s August wholesale inflation eases to 1.31% as fuel prices turn negative

Sep 17, 2024 12:35 PM IST India’s wholesale price index rose 1.31% in August, below the 1.85% forecast. Food prices increased 3.26%, while vegetable prices…

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Food inflation to moderate, but any surprise in monsoon or floods may trigger it upwards: UBI report
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Food inflation to moderate, but any surprise in monsoon or floods may trigger it upwards: UBI report

Food inflation, which has moderated a bit lately is further expected to come down in the coming months, Union Bank of India noted in a…

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India’s heat is now a better predictor of food prices than rain
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India’s heat is now a better predictor of food prices than rain

Tracking rising temperatures is becoming a better way of forecasting food inflation in India than the rain patterns economists have typically relied on, according to…

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India should retain headline inflation as target, external rate panel members say
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India should retain headline inflation as target, external rate panel members say

Headline inflation impacts Indians directly and should be retained as the target for monetary policy rather than switching to core inflation, external members of the…

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