Tag: Inflation

Agribusiness
Wheat stock limit tightened for wholesalers, big chain retailers, processors

Wheat stock limit tightened for wholesalers, big chain retailers, processors

In a bid to curb hoarding and price rises, the Centre has tightened wheat stock...

Opinion
Inflation targeting has adverse impact on agriculture and rural economy

Inflation targeting has adverse impact on agriculture and rural economy

The inflation-targeting strategy of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central...

National
Farmers lose as government rushes to control food inflation for consumers

Farmers lose as government rushes to control food inflation for consumers

The Narendra Modi-led government at the Center is leaving no stone unturned to prevent...

National
Cut down non-basmati rice price immediately: Govt to rice industry

Cut down non-basmati rice price immediately: Govt to rice industry

The Centre has directed Rice Industry Associations to slash the retail price of...

Opinion
Govt, RBI on the same page for supply-side management to rein in inflation

Govt, RBI on the same page for supply-side management to rein in inflation

Stock limit for wheat traders, extension of ban on onion export till March 2024,...

National
Retail inflation eases to four-month low of 4.87 pc in Oct

Retail inflation eases to four-month low of 4.87 pc in Oct

Cooling prices of food items has eased retail inflation to a four-month low of 4.87...

National
Retail inflation for industrial workers eases to 4.72pc in Sept

Retail inflation for industrial workers eases to 4.72pc in Sept

Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 4.72 per cent compared to 6.91 per...

National
Prices of essential food items to remain stable in festival season: Govt

Prices of essential food items to remain stable in festival season: Govt

Prices of essential food items, including sugar and edible oils, will remain stable...

National
Sugar export restriction extended beyond Oct 31

Sugar export restriction extended beyond Oct 31

To ensure availability of sugar in the domestic market during the festival season,...

National
Govt extends 20pc export duty on parboiled rice till Mar 31 next year

Govt extends 20pc export duty on parboiled rice till Mar 31 next year

To maintain adequate local stock and keep domestic prices under check, the government...

National
Lower food prices eases retail inflation to 3-month low of 5.02pc in Sep

Lower food prices eases retail inflation to 3-month low of 5.02pc in Sep

Retail inflation eased to a three-month low of 5.02 in September, mainly due to...

National
Food inflation hovers at 9.94pc in August

Food inflation hovers at 9.94pc in August

Food inflation hovered at 9.94 per cent in August, although slightly down from 11.51...

Opinion
Strengthening El Nino impacts inflation, raises political risk

Strengthening El Nino impacts inflation, raises political risk

Inflation and politics are directly proportional. Political risk is low if inflation...

National
Fresh safeguards to prevent illegal export of white non-Basmati rice in the garb of Basmati rice

Fresh safeguards to prevent illegal export of white non-Basmati rice in the garb of Basmati rice

To check the domestic prices and to ensure domestic food security, the Government...

National
Govt imposes 40% export duty on onion to check price, improve local supply

Govt imposes 40% export duty on onion to check price, improve local supply

For the first time, the Centre has imposed a 40 per cent duty on the export of onions...

National
Inflation to moderate in coming months: RBI survey

Inflation to moderate in coming months: RBI survey

Indian households expect inflation to moderate in the coming months after a spurt...