RBI MPC: A challenge Shaktikanta Das contained may be resurfacing againIndia's central bank, the RBI, confronts a new inflation challenge. Rising oil prices and supply disruptions threaten to undo recent progre...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
India's fuel demand outlook hit by price hikes, slowing industrial activityIndia's fuel demand growth is set to slow. Price increases for gasoline and diesel are impacting consumers. The trucking sector shows early...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
RBI MPC meet: Central bank likely to maintain status quo on rates, adopt cautious approach amid West Asia crisisExperts anticipate the Reserve Bank of India will maintain its key policy rate at 5.25 percent this week. The central bank is expected to a...
31 May, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Fuel price hikes may push inflation towards 5%, RBI likely to stay cautious: EconomistsRetail inflation may reach 5 percent by June due to fuel price increases and higher gold and silver import duties. Economists believe the R...
26 May, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
RBI unlikely to hike rates soon despite inflation risk, rate action only in Dec if needed: Icra's Aditi NayarThe Reserve Bank of India is expected to hold off on interest rate hikes. Inflation risks are rising due to fuel prices and monsoon uncerta...
25 May, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
ICRA sees Q4 growth slowing to three-qtr low of 7%India's economic growth is projected to slow in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026. ICRA forecasts a 7% growth rate, down from the prev...
20 May, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
ICRA lowers India's FY27 GDP growth estimate to 6.2%Rating agency ICRA has revised India's FY27 GDP growth forecast down to 6.2% from 6.5% due to elevated crude oil prices stemming from the W...
19 May, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Petrol, diesel price hike may trigger chain reaction across economy, say expertsRising petrol and diesel prices are poised to escalate India's retail inflation, with economists forecasting a significant ripple effect on...
16 May, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Fuel price hike may push inflation up by 20 bps, say expertsFuel prices have risen, potentially pushing retail inflation up by 0.15 to 0.20 percentage points. Experts warn this could lead to wider pr...
16 May, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
India bans sugar exports till September to stabilise domestic pricesIndia has banned sugar exports until September 30. This move aims to stabilize domestic prices as supply tightens. The ban applies to raw, ...
14 May, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
'Nobody will fly': India's plane versus train battle gets a twistIndia's Railway Minister said upcoming bullet trains will dominate short-haul routes like Mumbai-Pune and Bengaluru-Chennai, mirroring glob...
12 May, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Oil & gas sector outlook 2026: Higher brent prices seen boosting upstream firms, hurting OMC marginsGlobal oil markets have shifted dramatically. Geopolitical tensions have caused a surge in Brent crude prices. Supply disruptions are a maj...
11 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
India's power sector set for up to 6 per cent CAGR on multi-vector capex upcycle: CitiIndia's power sector is positioned for a sustained growth trajectory with a medium-term forecast set at a 5-6 per cent CAGR, supported by t...
09 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
India's power demand to rise by 5 to 5.5 percent in FY27: ICRAIndia's power demand is set for a significant rise of 5.0-5.5 percent in 2026-27. This growth will be fueled by industrial, commercial, agr...
07 May, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Rain check! A dry economic switch may add to Indians' war-led shocksAs India braces for an expected below-average monsoon alongside the looming threat of El Niño, concerns mount over a potential inflation sp...
01 May, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Weaker monsoon prediction, Iran war cloud growth outlookIndia's rural economy is faced with potential challenges. A weaker monsoon and rising farm costs from the Iran war could impact growth this...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.09 AM IST