Retail inflation slows to 18-month low of 2.19% in December
The rate of price rise in vegetables, fruits and protein-rich eggs continued to decline.
Jan 14, 2019, 17:46 PM IST
Finance Ministry says RBI's assessment of economy in line with govt's reading
The government, he said, welcomes the assessment made by the MPC.
Dec 06, 2018, 12:58 PM IST
WPI inflation rises to 4-month high of 5.28% in October
On the basis of Wholesale Price Index (WPI), inflation was 5.13 percent in September and 3.68 percent in October last year.
Nov 14, 2018, 12:17 PM IST
RBI likely to stay on hold for rest of FY'19 : Report
In the policy review meet earlier this month, majority of RBI's six-member MPC favoured to keep the key repo rate unchanged.
Oct 22, 2018, 18:06 PM IST
September WPI inflation at 1-year high of 5.13%
The index for fuel and power group rose by 2.2 percent to 107.2 from 104.9 for the previous month.
Oct 15, 2018, 12:31 PM IST
August WPI inflation drops to 4-month low of 4.53%
The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation stood at 5.09 percent in July and 3.24 percent in August last year.
Sep 14, 2018, 12:54 PM IST
RBI may go for status quo on policy rates in August: HDFC Bank
The HDFC Bank report acknowledged that the risks on inflation still persist, but added that the rise in food prices (in June and July) has been lower than the historical trend.
Jul 27, 2018, 19:54 PM IST
Eating out and salon treatments - A policy dilemma for RBI
While markets have already priced in one rate hike in the months ahead, further hikes could put a damper on growth as Asia`s third-largest economy goes into an election year.
Jun 21, 2018, 13:54 PM IST
WPI inflation rises to 14-month high of 4.43% in May on costlier fuel, veggies
The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation stood at 3.18 percent in April and 2.26 percent in May last year.
Jun 14, 2018, 13:25 PM IST
Inflation to edge higher; May CPI likely around 4.6-4.7%: Report
According to Dun & Bradstreet, rising fuel prices in India, which touched an all-time high, is likely to feed in to other segments and keep the rate of inflation higher.
May 18, 2018, 18:14 PM IST
Inflation to average around 5.1% this fiscal: Report
On RBI's policy stance, the report said, the RBI has enough reasons to raise rates by 50 bps in this cycle.
May 15, 2018, 17:10 PM IST
Economy to double to $5 trillion by 2025; no risk to inflation target: Finmin
India's GDP in value terms currently stands at USD 2.5 trillion -- making it the sixth largest economy in the world.
Mar 26, 2018, 15:20 PM IST
Retail inflation hits 17-month high of 5.21%, IIP grows to grows 8.4%
The CPI-based retail inflation jumped to 5.21 percent in December on annual basis, as compared to 4.88 percent in the preceding month.
Jan 12, 2018, 18:02 PM IST
Wholesale price inflation rises to 8-month high of 3.93% in November
Onion, a kitchen staple, witnessed a whopping 178.19 percent rise in inflation last month on annual basis.
Dec 14, 2017, 12:30 PM IST
Exclusive: CII chief on what Fitch, S&P and Moody's ratings mean for India
In an interview with Zee Media, CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee shares his views on India's growth prospects, expectations for an upward trajectory and more.
Dec 12, 2017, 07:30 AM IST
Inflation data shows steady decline in general prices: FM Jaitley
Arun Jaitley has countered the Congress's allegations of "price rise" with a couple of tweets.
Dec 06, 2017, 11:27 AM IST
Growth, inflation to trend higher in next 6-12 months: Nomura
Most MPC members voted for a rate cut in August owing to low inflation momentum and signs of weaker growth.
Aug 17, 2017, 14:19 PM IST
India retail inflation seen picking up for first time in four months in July
India`s retail inflation is expected to have picked up slightly in July after cooling in the previous three months, a Reuters poll showed, but likely remained well below the central bank`s 4 percent medium-term target.
Aug 09, 2017, 13:13 PM IST
India will clock over 7.5% growth in 2017-18: Finance Secy Ashok Lavasa
India can clock a GDP growth of over 7.5 percent in the fiscal 2017-18 and the country's macro-economic fundamentals, including fiscal deficit and inflation, are all "very sound", according to Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa.
May 12, 2017, 12:18 PM IST
CPI inflation seen at 4.8% in FY18, fears exaggerated: Report
Since December 2016, WPI inflation is more than CPI inflation, the report said, adding this trend is expected to continue till the fourth quarter of this fiscal.
Apr 18, 2017, 13:56 PM IST
