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Wholesale inflation rises to a 3-year high of 3.88% in March

India’s wholesale inflation rose to a 38-month high of 3.9% year-on-year in March, up from 2.1% in February, driven by higher prices of crude, power…

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India’s wholesale inflation at multi-year high of 3.88% in March; up from 2.13% in February

India’s wholesale price inflation (WPI) accelerated to over a three-year high of 3.88% in March from 2.13% in February, as per government data released on…

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Trump’s tariff rates could be restored by July, says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

President Donald Trump’s tariffs may be restored by July to the levels in place before the Supreme Court struck down many of his levies, US…

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India’s March retail inflation quickens to 3.4% as US war on Iran disrupts global trade flows

India’s retail inflation quickened to 3.4% year-on-year in March from 3.21% in February, according to government data released on Monday, as geopolitical tensions and supply-side…

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ADB ups India’s FY26 growth projection to 6.9% on strong domestic demand, lower US tariffs

Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday raised India’s economic growth projection to 6.9 per cent for financial year 2026, citing strong domestic demand and lower…

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‘Rate action unlikely in FY27; if any, it could be a rise,’ say economists

Kolkata: Indian markets are bracing for an extended pause in policy rates, with most economists seeing no immediate tightening as the pass-through of higher global…

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Economists see prolonged rate pause; hike risks hinge on oil, geopolitics

Kolkata: Indian markets are bracing for an extended pause in policy rates, with most economists seeing no immediate tightening as the pass-through of higher global…

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“Unfortunate for India,” Ex R&AW Chief hints at probable inflation if West Asia situation escalates

New Delhi: Former R&AW Chief Vikram Sood, said that India and Israel are allies; but the attack on Iran and killing of its Supreme Leader…

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Reserve Bank of India to hold interest rates until at least mid-2027: Reuters poll

The Reserve Bank of India will hold its key interest rate unchanged at 5.25% on April 8 and at least until mid-2027, a Reuters poll…

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India’s wholesale inflation hits 11-month high of 2.13% in February

India’s wholesale inflation climbed to an 11-month high in February as price pressures from manufactured goods and some primary commodities strengthened, even as fuel prices…

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