Inflation

Sri Lanka Crises: Record inflation in Sri Lanka, petrol at Rs 254 per liter and 1 kg of milk at Rs 263 per liter

Amidst the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the new cabinet can take oath today. Inflation has increased significantly in Sri Lanka. The people of Sri Lanka are facing trouble, in this report, see what things are being available in Sri Lanka for how much rupees at this time.

Apr 04, 2022, 14:16 PM IST

Congress' Navjot Singh Sidhu makes political resurgence attempts in Punjab after poll debacle

Resuming political activities, as one of the opposition leaders now, ex-Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu fiercely raised his voice against inflation and rising fuel prices during a protest in Amritsar. 

Apr 01, 2022, 22:26 PM IST

After petrol and LPG price hike, electricity rates to increase in THIS state

Once the hike comes into effect, electricity consumers who use up to 30 units of electricity per month will now have to pay Rs 3.34 per unit, up from Rs 3.25 per unit earlier. 

Apr 01, 2022, 20:30 PM IST

Curfew imposed in Sri Lanka as protests against economic crisis turn violent

At least 10 people were injured including journalists after protests held outside the residence of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa turned violent. Protesters dismantled a wall and hurled bricks at police, before setting a bus alight on a road leading to Gotabaya's residence

Apr 01, 2022, 06:52 AM IST

Congress MPs led by Rahul Gandhi stage protest against rising petrol, diesel prices

 "In the last 10 days, petrol and diesel price have been increased nine times. We demand that the rising prices should be brought under control," Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said

Mar 31, 2022, 10:37 AM IST

Yoga guru Ramdev's advice for Indians amid fuel price hike: Work hard to deal with inflation

Ramdev, during a visit to Karnal on Wednesday (March 30), said, "Even a Sanyasi like me works hard, from 4 am to 10 pm. The general public needs to work hard to increase their earnings to deal with this inflation."

Mar 31, 2022, 09:42 AM IST

Congress to launch 'Mehngai Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' over inflation, fuel price hike from March 31

Petrol and diesel prices were hiked by 80 paise a litre each on Saturday, the fourth increase in five days.

Mar 26, 2022, 16:12 PM IST

India's oil imports from US to rise, amid criticism for Russian purchases

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, meeting his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi during a visit on Saturday, said he will encourage a unified approach on Ukraine.

Mar 19, 2022, 15:36 PM IST

RBI to prioritise growth during April meet

Earlier this month, CPI inflation came in at an eight-month high of 6.1 per cent YoY in February 2022.

Mar 19, 2022, 12:37 PM IST

Retail inflation quickens to 6.07 pc in Feb; remains above RBI's comfort zone

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based retail inflation was 5.03 per cent in February 2021 and 6.01 per cent in January this year. 

Mar 14, 2022, 21:20 PM IST

WPI inflation rises to 13.11% in February; crude prices spike

As per the government data released on Monday, WPI inflation has remained in double digits for the 11th consecutive month beginning April 2021.

Mar 14, 2022, 12:43 PM IST

Investment, inflation and innovation: Assessing Kanpur's mood ahead of polling day

Kanpur, which contributes 13 out of 403 constituencies in one of the most politically significant states of India, carries high aspirations from whosoever takeover the throne this time.

Feb 19, 2022, 15:04 PM IST

Retail inflation in January accelerates to seven-months high 6.01% y/y

It has been predicted that annual inflation to touch 6.0%, the upper limit of the Reserve Bank of India`s 2% to 6% target.

Feb 14, 2022, 17:55 PM IST

WPI inflation eases to 12.96% in January; food prices harden

WPI inflation has remained in double digits for the tenth consecutive month beginning April 2021. Inflation in December 2021 was 13.56 per cent, while in January 2021, it was 2.51 per cent.

Feb 14, 2022, 13:36 PM IST

'What a stupid son of a b***h': US President Joe Biden caught on mic slamming reporter at press conference

"That`s a great asset. More inflation? What a stupid son of a bitch," Biden said into a hot mic. 

Jan 25, 2022, 08:00 AM IST

It's the one thing that keeps me awake at night: Pakistan PM Imran Khan on soaring inflation

Khan said that the biggest challenge Pakistan faces today is inflation and rising prices of commodities. 

Jan 24, 2022, 08:12 AM IST

Retail inflation climbs to five-month high of 5.59% in December

Retail inflation in India accelerated to a five-month high in December 2021. 

Jan 12, 2022, 18:30 PM IST

Rise in households' inflation expectations impacts their savings in bank term deposits: RBI paper

The authors said that similar to India, inflation expectations are biased and not efficient in other countries too, like the US, England, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, Czech Republic, Philippines and Russia.

Jan 11, 2022, 21:47 PM IST

World food prices hit 10-year high in 2021: Food and Agriculture Organisation

World food prices jumped 28% in 2021 to their highest level in a decade, the Food and Agriculture Organization said. 

Jan 06, 2022, 17:06 PM IST

Govt slashes import duty on refined palm oil to 12.5% to cool retail prices

With reduction in the basic custom duty (BCD), the effective levy (including social welfare cess) on both refined palm oil and refined palmoline will come down to 13.75 per cent from 19.25 per cent, according to Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA).

Dec 22, 2021, 09:36 AM IST