WPI inflation

RBI unlikely to cut rates despite fall in inflation: Analysts

Even though the headline retail inflation has eased to a five-year low of 6.5 percent in September, analysts Tuesday said the Reserve Bank is unlikely to cut its key rates in the remaining period this fiscal.

Oct 14, 2014, 19:38 PM IST

We have been able to bring food inflation under control: Arun Jaitley

With the wholesale price index inflation falling to a 5-year low in September, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said the government has been able to bring food inflation under control.

Oct 14, 2014, 19:30 PM IST

Inflation dips to 5-year low of 2.38% in Sept on cheaper food

Continuing decline in food prices, including vegetables, pulled down the September wholesale price inflation to a five year low of 2.38 percent.

Oct 14, 2014, 13:06 PM IST

WPI inflation drops to 5-year low of 2.38% in September

The Sept WPI inflation is the lowest since October 2009 when it stood at 1.8 percent.

Oct 14, 2014, 12:14 PM IST

Inflation dips to 5-year low of 3.7%; RBI rules out rate cut

The August inflation, measured by Wholesale Price Index (WPI), declined from 5.19 percent in July, while the same was 6.99 percent in the same month last year.

Sep 15, 2014, 18:30 PM IST

Inflation eases to 5-year low of 3.74%

The inflation measured on Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was at 5.19 percent in July and 6.99 percent in August 2013.

Sep 15, 2014, 12:17 PM IST

Fed policy, WPI inflation data to guide markets this week: Experts

Stocks on Monday will react to tepid IIP growth and lower retail inflation figures released after markets closed Friday.

Sep 14, 2014, 10:49 AM IST

Inflation trajectory on its way down; to be 6% in Jan-16: UBS

Inflation in India is not a "structural" issue and is likely to moderate to 6 percent by January 2016 provided there is continued appropriate policy measures and absence of global macro shocks, says an UBS research report.

Aug 28, 2014, 18:39 PM IST

WPI inflation to average 5.4% in FY15: Barclays

The WPI inflation is likely to average around 5.4 percent and CPI to average between 7.0-7.5 percent during FY 14-15, says a Barclays research report.

Aug 17, 2014, 20:51 PM IST

Inflation dips to 5-month low; monsoon still a concern

Inflation declined to 5-month low of 5.19 percent in July though the impact of poor monsoon on overall price situation continues to be a concern.

Aug 14, 2014, 13:09 PM IST

WPI inflation eases to 5.19% in July

The annual rate of inflation, based on monthly Wholesale Price Index (WPI), stood at 5.19 percent for the month of July as compared to 5.43 percent for the previous month.

Aug 14, 2014, 12:20 PM IST

Govt taking measures to bring down inflation: Sitharaman

Expressing commitment to ensure price stability, the government on Friday said it is taking measures to bring down inflation.

Aug 08, 2014, 15:39 PM IST

Higher weight of food items causing high retail inflation: Govt

India's CPI inflation in June 2014 dipped to a 30-month low of 7.31 percent mainly on fall in prices of food items, including cereals, meat and vegetables.

Jul 20, 2014, 11:25 AM IST

Deficient monsoon may 'cast a cloud' on inflation outlook: D&B

Inflation numbers have showed some improvement in the month of June and but deficient monsoon may "cast a cloud" on the price front going forward, says a Dun & Bradstreet report.

Jul 17, 2014, 16:24 PM IST

Sensex snaps five-day losing streak, rallies 200 points

The NSE 50-share Nifty also firmed up by 64.60 points, or 0.87 percent, to 7,518.75.

Jul 15, 2014, 11:23 AM IST

Inflation eases in June, weak monsoon cause of concern

While retail inflation in June touched its lowest mark at 7.31 percent since January 2012, the wholesale price based index slid to four-month low of 5.43 percent mainly because of easing prices of vegetables.

Jul 14, 2014, 23:51 PM IST

'Inflation dip is a mere blip as drought fears linger'

The ease in wholesale price index based inflation in June is "temporary" and is likely to accelerate going ahead due to poor rainfall and higher vegetable prices, India Ratings and Research said Monday.

Jul 14, 2014, 22:14 PM IST

India Inc cheers dip in June inflation

Moderation in inflation for the month of June is an outcome of recent measures like crackdown on hoarders taken by the Narendra Modi-led government, and could be an indication of economic recovery being round the corner, India Inc said Monday.

Jul 14, 2014, 21:44 PM IST

WPI inflation eases to 4-month low of 5.43% in June

The Wholesale Price Index based inflation declined in June after touching 5-month high of 6.01 percent in May. It was 5.16 percent in June 2013.

Jul 14, 2014, 13:17 PM IST

June inflation at 4-month low of 5.43%; food inflation eases at 8.14%

The growing risk that drought will shrivel summer crops could encourage the Reserve Bank of India to keep interest rates on hold.

Jul 14, 2014, 12:22 PM IST