Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay SinhaHeadline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Smiles, fries & air-fryers: Why Canadian food giant McCain is bullish on India’s snacking boomConsumers are embracing global and local flavours, driving innovation in products like fries and premium appetisers. McCain is actively add...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Double-digit sales growth in apparel, ACs, premium goods faces inflation & monsoon testDiscretionary spending is witnessing a notable resurgence, particularly in the apparel and white goods sectors, which have both seen impres...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
Global economy remains fragile despite US-Iran truce, but India has buffers to weather shocks: RBIGlobal economic fragility persists despite a US-Iran truce, with risks of renewed inflation and supply disruptions if tensions re-escalate....
22 Jun, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
RBI flags rising fuel-price pressures amid West Asia war, says crude is easing as Hormuz fears recedeThe Reserve Bank of India has highlighted rising fuel prices and a dip in consumer confidence due to West Asian conflict, despite a recent ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
There are little signs of economy overheating: Saugata BhattacharyaFalling crude oil prices might boost growth beyond central bank forecasts, potentially easing rate hike needs. However, supply chain disrup...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
RBI expected to hold repo at 5.25% as uncertainty eases, will watch food and fuel pass-through: BofA SecuritiesThe Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain its wait-and-watch stance and keep the repo rate at 5.25 per cent in coming meetings as t...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
RBI MPC minutes: Policy misstep fears drove rate pause amid West Asia uncertaintyThe Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has opted for a cautious "wait and watch" stance, holding the repo rate steady due to...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Kitchen staples face rising price pressure as El Nino risks growExpect higher prices for essential kitchen items like spices, eggs, and dairy. Food inflation is rising, with a potential monsoon deficit a...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
8th Pay Commission news: Defence employee body demands new inflation index to calculate 8th CPC DA, DR, revised payThe All India Defence Employees’ Federation (AIDEF) has urged the 8th Pay Commission to replace the AICPI-IW-based inflation measure with a...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
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
Crop prices drop as Hormuz reopening to ease farm-input shockThe development, stemming from an interim US-Iran agreement, could alleviate food inflation fears fueled by the Middle East conflict.
16 Jun, 2026, 10.37 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
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
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
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