Tag: inflation in india
RBI likely to hike repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% in October policy: ET Poll
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to increase the key interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% in the…
Ruchir Sharma’s India scorecard: How it fares on his 10-rule benchmark
Ruchir Sharma began writing about economics in India when he was 17. During the summer before starting college, he was enlisted by a fledgling newspaper…
A dozen ingredients show India’s mounting food inflation risk
For a snapshot of India’s rising food costs, look no further than the traditional thali, the ubiquitous set meal that puts many of the country’s…
Indian economic growth likely slowed to 7.1% in April-June quarter: Reuters poll
BENGALURU: Indian economic growth slowed slightly to 7.1% in the April-June quarter, according to a Reuters poll of economists, on more subdued private investment, though…
Broad-base rise in food prices despite monsoon recovery, RBI’s state of economy report shows
Kolkata: India has witnessed a broad-based sequential increase in food prices, according to the high-frequency data till August 21, 2026, even as the recovery of…
RBI turns upbeat as worst of Iran war shock recedes
Five months after the Iran war raised fears of an inflation spike and an economic downturn, Indian officials are sounding more confident as the worst…
Indian companies are about to raise prices, putting RBI’s inflation outlook to test
India’s largest consumer companies are gearing to raise prices on products from toothpaste to tires and paint ahead of the festival season and for the…
Budget has buffers to tackle global risks, no need to revisit govt’s budget estimates yet, says Sitharaman
Mumbai: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the government does not see a need to revisit its Budget estimates despite renewed geopolitical tensions…
Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran war
A few months ago, India’s economy was humming along nicely. Inflation was benign and growth was steady – the strongest among the world’s leading economies….
West Asia conflict may slow India’s growth, push up Inflation: SBI Chairman
State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty has warned that the ongoing conflict in West Asia could drag on global growth and push…