Finmin to engage with states over looming El Nino falloutThe Finance Ministry will soon meet with states and central ministries to assess the economic and fiscal impact of El Nino. This review wil...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Stuck in acres of mediocre: External shocks expose India's slide into middle-income stagnationIndia's economy is experiencing a slowdown. High growth and low inflation mask underlying issues of weak demand and poor productivity. This...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
P&G India flags pressure on consumer demand, input costsProcter and Gamble India sees rising costs and softening urban demand, with company executives saying inflation will impact consumer spendi...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Cooling crude may ease inflation heat, give RBI room to stay on pause despite WPI surge: YES BankIndia's wholesale inflation is high, driven by fuel and manufacturing costs. However, falling global crude oil prices and a stable rupee of...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
New series debut: WPI at 9.7% in May; energy costs drive surge; revamped index expands basket to 957 itemsIndia's wholesale inflation hit a record 9.7 percent in May. This surge was primarily fueled by rising energy costs. The new Wholesale Pric...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Weak monsoon threat looms; food inflation fears riseAgriculture, though smaller in output share, still employs 43% of India's workforce, making monsoon performance crucial for rural demand an...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
IMF chief says no global slowdown in sight yet, but risks are highThe global economy is holding strong despite the Middle East war. Commodity prices and inflation have risen, but a global slowdown is not y...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
India introduces PPI for goods and services, begins shift from WPIIndia has launched Producer Price Index data for goods and services. This move aims to provide a clearer picture of price changes from a pr...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Rupee hits five-week high, ends at 94.71 vs USD on easing Mideast tensionsThe rupee rose 40 paise to close at 94.71 against the US dollar, hitting a five-week high as easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia boos...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
WPI inflation surges to all-time high of 9.7% under new seriesIndia's wholesale inflation hit a record 9.7% in May. This marks the first reading under a new Wholesale Price Index series. Fuel and power...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
India's wholesale inflation at 9.68% in May under revamped series as Iran war-driven oil costs biteIndia’s wholesale inflation stood at 9.68% in May under a new series, with food and fuel prices remaining high amid ongoing US-Iran conflic...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Inflation in June quarter likely to undershoot RBI forecast, rate hike probability drops ahead of monsoon risksIndia's inflation is giving the Reserve Bank of India room to hold interest rates through the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. However, r...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Retail inflation edges up to 3.9% in MayEconomists expect price pressures to intensify further in June, driven by the continued pass-through of earlier increases in transport and ...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
India's retail inflation quickens to 3.93% in May amid high food & fuel pricesIndia's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May. Food and fuel prices increased, impacting consumer costs. This marks the highest inflation r...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Inflation poses bigger risk than growth this fiscal as monsoon and crude weigh on rural demand: NuvamaIn FY27, India's economy grapples with inflation that hits hardest in rural regions, where rising food prices become an urgent concern. The...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
India inflation likely rose to 4% in May as food, fuel costs climbIndia's inflation likely climbed to the Reserve Bank of India's 4% target in May, driven by rising vegetable prices and increased fuel cost...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.01 PM IST