Tag: Inflation

International
Iran-Israel conflict impacts India's agricultural exports, Basmati exporters worry about losses

Iran-Israel conflict impacts India's agricultural exports, Basmati exporters worry about losses

The Iran-Israel conflict is disrupting India's agricultural exports, especially...

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WPI Dips, But Will the Rain Catch Up? Monsoon Holds Inflation Clues

WPI Dips, But Will the Rain Catch Up? Monsoon Holds Inflation Clues

The WPI Food Index, a critical measure encompassing 'Food Articles' from primary...

Opinion
Inflation Tamed by Imports, But at Farmers’ Expense

Inflation Tamed by Imports, But at Farmers’ Expense

While inflation might seem like good news for consumers, it paints a troubling picture...

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India's Retail Inflation Hits Over Six-Year Low at 2.8%, Food Prices Drive Dramatic Fall

India's Retail Inflation Hits Over Six-Year Low at 2.8%, Food Prices Drive Dramatic Fall

Food prices, which account for nearly half the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket,...

National
From Rain to Rate Cuts: Mapping the Monsoon’s Ripple Effect on the Economy

From Rain to Rate Cuts: Mapping the Monsoon’s Ripple Effect on the Economy

The positive agricultural outlook is already evident. Wheat procurement has surged...

National
Favourable Monsoon, New Farm Schemes Buoy India’s 2025-26 Growth Prospects: RBI

Favourable Monsoon, New Farm Schemes Buoy India’s 2025-26 Growth Prospects: RBI

The RBI's report highlights that the prospects for the agriculture sector appear...

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With Strong Harvests and Monsoon Forecast, India Poised for Continued Low Inflation

With Strong Harvests and Monsoon Forecast, India Poised for Continued Low Inflation

The food inflation rate witnessed a substantial reduction, falling from 2.7 percent...

National
Pulse Prices Dip Slightly, but Edible Oils Remain Costly: Govt Data

Pulse Prices Dip Slightly, but Edible Oils Remain Costly: Govt Data

However, the relief offered by pulses is countered by the sustained high prices...

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Wholesale price inflation eases to 2.31% in January on lower food prices

Wholesale price inflation eases to 2.31% in January on lower food prices

Wholesale Inflation in food items eased to 5.88% in January from 8.47% in December....

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Wholesale price inflation eases to 2.31% in January on lower food prices

Wholesale price inflation eases to 2.31% in January on lower food prices

Wholesale Inflation in food items eased to 5.88% in January from 8.47% in December....

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RBI cuts repo rate for first time in five years to stimulate economy

RBI cuts repo rate for first time in five years to stimulate economy

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), under new Governor Sanjay Malhotra, cut the key...

National
Centre keeps close watch on essential food commodities prices amid market fluctuations

Centre keeps close watch on essential food commodities prices amid market fluctuations

The food ministry claimed that the government has taken several pre-emptive and...

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India’s GDP growth to hit four-year low of 6.4% in FY25: NSO

India’s GDP growth to hit four-year low of 6.4% in FY25: NSO

Manufacturing growth is expected to decline to 5.3% from 9.9% last fiscal, while...

National
SEBI extends futures trading ban in 7 agri commodities till Jan, hints at lifting the ban

SEBI extends futures trading ban in 7 agri commodities till Jan, hints at lifting the ban

In a notification issued on Wednesday, SEBI said the suspension of trading in futures...

Opinion
Abnormal temperature, DAP crisis and difficulties for Reserve Bank

Abnormal temperature, DAP crisis and difficulties for Reserve Bank

The inflation rate is already above the limit set by the Reserve Bank, while due...

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Retail inflation hits nine-month high at 5.49pc in Sep, WPI inflation rises to 1.84 percent

Retail inflation hits nine-month high at 5.49pc in Sep, WPI inflation rises to 1.84 percent

Wholesale price inflation (WPI) also increased to 1.84 percent in September from...