Five things that will get costlier from April 1
As the new financial year begins from April 1, cost of various items, ranging from daily household goods to electronic gadgets, could witness a change. While, some items may become a bit more pocket-friendly, others could increase your expenses.
Mar 31, 2021, 19:50 PM IST
From April 1, cars, bikes, ACs and utlities to become more expensive
From April 1, 2021, cars and bikes are going to be costlier as the companies will increase the prices of vehicles. Similarly, buying a TV, AC or refrigerator is also going to be pricey with an increase of Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000. The AC and refrigerator’s price will rise due to the increase in manufacturing costs.
Mar 26, 2021, 17:45 PM IST
Wholesale inflation rises to 1.32% in September from 0.16% in August
The Wholesale Price-based Inflation (WPI) rose to 1.32 per cent in September mainly on the back of costlier food articles.
Oct 14, 2020, 13:03 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
Modi government not a game-changer, only a name-changer: Congress takes shot at BJP in Parliament
BJP chief Amit Shah on Monday tore into the Congress in Rajya Sabha over its criticism of the GST.
Feb 05, 2018, 18:38 PM 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
Onion, tomato prices to fall in next 15-20 days: Govt
As per the trade data, onion and tomato prices are ruling in the range of Rs 70-80 per kg in the retail market of the national capital.
Dec 04, 2017, 17:02 PM IST
Inflation may ease by December: Rangarajan
Rangarajan said he thinks this is the end of the season when prices rise as far as food articles are concerned.
Nov 16, 2017, 19:48 PM IST
Delhi govt's crackdown on hoarders as tomato, onion prices soar
In the wake of soaring prices of onions and tomatoes in the national capital and across the nation, the Delhi government on Saturday asked the food and civil supplies commissioner to act against the hoarding.
Nov 05, 2017, 09:33 AM IST
There may be initial problems during GST rollout: FM
He also said the GST Council will look at bringing real estate within the GST net by next year and revisit taxing of petroleum products under the new regime in 1-2 years.
Jun 27, 2017, 16:07 PM IST
WPI inflation eases to 3.39% in October as food prices soften
In the second consecutive month of decline, wholesale inflation eased to 3.39 percent in October as food articles, led by vegetables, witnessed softening of prices. The wholesale price-based inflation, reflecting the annual rate of price rise, in September stood at 3.57 percent. In October 2015, WPI inflation was (-)3.70 percent.
Nov 15, 2016, 14:05 PM IST
Price rise: Govt to consider all options to check chana dal, sugar rates
With prices of chana dal and sugar continuing to rule high, Cabinet Secretary PK Sinha on Wednesday asked the Department of Consumer Affairs to consider all options to check their rates.
Oct 19, 2016, 18:58 PM IST
Price rise: Government to distribute subsidised pulses through postal network
The government has decided to use postal network for distribution of subsidised pulses and release more Chana from buffer stock to ensure availability of these commodities at reasonable prices during ongoing festival season.
Oct 15, 2016, 02:26 AM IST
Price rise: Cabinet extends stock limits on pulses, edible oils, oilseeds
The Cabinet on Wednesday extended the stock holding limits on pulses, edible oils and oilseeds by one year till September 30, 2017.
Sep 21, 2016, 13:01 PM IST
WPI inflation hits 23-month high of 3.55%, food items costlier
Driven by costlier food items, WPI-based inflation soared to 23-month high of 3.55 percent in July, prompting demands for strong government action to address supply issues.
Aug 16, 2016, 17:08 PM IST
PM Modi's Independence Day speech 2016: Key highlights
In an impressive Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, PM Narendra Modi on Monday said accountability should be at the root of good governance. While concluding his speech, the PM attacked Pakistan for patronising terrorists and infiltrating terror into India. From inflation to women empowerment, the Prime Minister touched on all issues.
Aug 15, 2016, 09:24 AM IST
Address atrocities on Dalits, Kashmir unrest, price rise in Independence Day speech: Kejriwal dares PM Modi
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak on atrocities on Dalits, Kashmir unrest, farmers' suicides and price rise in his forthcoming Independence Day speech.
Aug 01, 2016, 13:07 PM IST
BJP MP Poonam Mahajan takes on 'Sleeping Beauty' Rahul Gandhi over price rise – Watch impressive speech
Replying to Lok Sabha MP Rahul Gandhi's attack on Narendra Modi-led NDA government over the burning issue of spiralling prices of essential commodities, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Poonam Mahajan gave a befitting reply to the Congress vice president.
Jul 30, 2016, 12:13 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi over the issue of Inflation in Lok Sabha
Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi over the issue of Inflation in Lok Sabha. Watch complete news story of Fast 50 for getting detailed updates!
Jul 29, 2016, 16:38 PM IST
Chidambaram rejects FM Jaitley's remarks over inflation
Former finance minister P Chidambaram on Friday rejected Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's contention in Lok Sabha that UPA government left behind double digit inflation.
Jul 29, 2016, 10:20 AM IST
