India overhauls inflation framework with new Producer Price Index, revised WPIIndia is set to introduce a new Producer Price Index and a revamped Wholesale Price Index from June 15. This significant overhaul aims to a...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
India's inflation puzzle: How will fuel price play outIndia's inflation debate intensifies as wholesale prices surge, driven by fuel costs, while retail inflation remains subdued. A recent fuel...
19 May, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
A Rs 3 hike makes India’s inflation battle somewhat harderIndian Oil Marketing Companies have increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre each, and CNG by Rs 2/kg, following daily losses o...
15 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
India wholesale inflation jumps to 8.3%, highest in 3-1/2 years on oil shockWholesale inflation in India jumped to 8.3 percent in April. This is the highest rate recorded in the current series. Soaring fuel and crud...
14 May, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
8th Pay Commission fitment factor demand: Railway employee body demands multiple fitment factors; minimum pay of Rs 52,600The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors’ Association (IRTSA) has submitted a memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission demanding five distinct...
07 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Why is the 2026 Social Security 2.8% COLA failing against 3.3% inflation? Is your retirement check shrinking?Social Security COLA 2026 Inflation Gap: Why 2.8% Increase Trails 3.3% Senior Inflation. The 2.8% Social Security COLA for 2026 is failing....
30 Apr, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
India’s March retail inflation quickens to 3.4% as US war on Iran disrupts global trade flowsIn March, India's retail inflation ticked up to 3.4%, influenced by escalating tensions in the Middle East that are affecting global oil su...
13 Apr, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
From roti to OTT: New inflation math tells story of new IndiaIndia's inflation measurement has been updated. The new Consumer Price Index basket shows households now spend less on food and more on ser...
15 Feb, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
India’s retail inflation at 2.75% in January as housing, services gain weight in CPI basketIn January 2026, India's retail inflation rose to 2.75%, the first figure from an updated Consumer Price Index series. This development is ...
12 Feb, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
India January CPI: FAQs on what has changedIndia's retail inflation reached 2.75% in January with a new Consumer Price Index series. The base year is now 2024. Food's weight has decr...
12 Feb, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Goodbye VCRs, hello OTT: India’s inflation basket prepares for a resetIndia's inflation gauge is undergoing a significant overhaul, phasing out outdated items like VCRs and introducing modern essentials such a...
19 Jan, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
CPI may not accurately reflect your inflation burden; find out your personal inflationThe overall inflation rate measured by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the weighted average rate of price rise of different items in the...
21 Apr, 2022, 08.56 AM IST
CPI could rise 100-125 bps if GST rates raised as suggested by the finance commission: Report"We estimate that headline consumer price index (CPI) would rise by 100-125bps in the event of an effective 1percentage point(ppt) increase...
23 Dec, 2021, 11.56 AM IST
Revamp on cards of CPI for agricultural and rural workers: NREGS, Asha workers may see wage hikesA senior government official told ET on the condition of anonymity that the new index with a revised base year and basket is likely to be l...
20 Jul, 2021, 07.23 AM IST
New CPI to capture changing patternsThe number of items in the CPI has increased to 448 from 437 in rural areas and to 460 from 450 in urban areas.
10 Mar, 2015, 04.26 AM IST
- Govt to now peg inflation to general CPI, not WPI
The government is planning to construct a general consumer price index, which will bring out change in prices for a basket of commodities f...
05 Sep, 2002, 09.34 PM IST