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Global energy, weather risks threaten further easing in wholesale inflation: Economists
New Delhi: Wholesale inflation in the country is likely to remain elevated despite a marginal easing in July, with global energy prices, geopolitical uncertainty and…
RBI GDP Growth 2026-27: Malhotra & Co lift FY27 GDP forecast to 6.7% from 6.6% on growth resilience
The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday raised its FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.7% from 6.6%, citing resilient domestic economic activity and a better-than-expected…
Govt cracks down on sugar hoarding, imposes 30-day stock limit from Aug 1 till Nov 30
The Centre on Tuesday imposed stock holding limits on sugar dealers across the country from August 1 to November 30, seeking to curb hoarding and…
Iron ore, cement, power output propels June core growth to 5%
New Delhi: India’s core sector output growth hit a five-month high of 5% year-on-year in June, accelerating from 3.2% in May on the back of…
Wholesale inflation hits record 9.9% in June on fuel, food prices
New Delhi: India’s wholesale inflation rose to a record 9.9% year-on-year in June, driven by an increase in fuel and food prices amid continued impact…
Retail Inflation up to 4.4% on costlier food, transport
New Delhi: India’s retail inflation climbed to 4.4% in June, exceeding the central bank’s 4% target, due to higher food and transport costs, according to…
Fall in global crude prices brightens fiscal outlook, El Nino risks linger
New Delhi: A sharp decline in global crude oil prices following the easing of tensions in West Asia has improved India’s fiscal outlook, with economists…
The ‘little boy’ in the Pacific, India’s monsoon and the big test ahead
One of India’s biggest uncertainties this year may not lie in global shipping lanes or geopolitical conflicts; it may arrive with a delayed monsoon. The…
Growth engine revving as GST, auto sales rise despite global roadblocks
New Delhi: India’s economy ended the first quarter of FY27 on a strong footing with various high-frequency indicators showing robust growth in June, reflecting resilience…
Core sector output slows to seven-month low of 0.5% in May
India’s core sector growth slowed to a seven-month low of 0.5% year-on-year in May, from 1.8% in April, as lower output from energy-related industries dragged…