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India's next stock market headache isn't oil but a bigger storm brewing in the skiesIndia's stock market faces a new challenge as a severe "Super El Niño" threatens the monsoon, impacting 56% of GDP tied to consumption. Thi...
Oil cools, monsoon heats up concerns for India's rural economyThe recent drop in crude oil prices is providing some relief from inflation worries. Yet, the unpredictable monsoon season poses a serious ...
India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investorsIndia is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed Mo...
Easing of West Asia conflict reduces downside risk to 6.6% growth forecast: Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of EconomicsAny moderation in El Nino effects and resolution of geopolitical uncertainty will further reduce the downside risks to growth. Operationali...
Oil falls to pre-war levels on rising Middle East supplyOil prices have dropped to pre-Iran war levels as increased Middle Eastern supply overshadows demand worries. Flows through the Strait of H...
RBI in wait-and-watch mode, no certainty on rate hike: Governor Sanjay MalhotraReserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that an interest rate hike is premature, as inflation hasn't broadly impacted consume...
RBI remains watchful of global, monsoon situation says Sanjay MalhotraThe Reserve Bank of India is adopting a cautious "wait and watch" approach regarding global geopolitical shifts and monsoon progress. Gover...
RBI's Malhotra says rate hike talk is premature, stays in wait-and-watch modeReserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that a rate hike is premature, emphasizing the central bank's cautious, data-dependent approac...
RBI seen in no rush to press rate hike pedal, decision may get deferred to second half of FY27Economists are increasingly pushing back expectations of a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) interest rate hike, with many now seeing any tighten...
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...
India bonds walk tightrope on steady oil, shaky US-Iran truceIndian government bonds traded cautiously early Monday, as concerns over U.S.-Iran tensions tempered relief from falling oil prices. While ...
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...
India will do more to boost inflows: Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanIndia plans further measures to attract foreign capital. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that additional steps will be taken if ...
Goldman Sachs cuts India's 2026 CAD forecast to 1.3% of GDPIt expects India to be less vulnerable to higher crude oil prices than in previous years, citing lower oil intensity, improved energy effic...
Inflation seen at 5% in FY27, 50-75 bps rate hikes likely as food and fuel risks build: ReportInflation is set to climb to 5.0 percent in FY27. Upside risks persist due to the West Asia conflict and a potential below-normal monsoon. ...
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...
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...
RBI seen joining Asia’s rate-hike push as inflation risks riseThe Reserve Bank of India is expected to increase interest rates soon. This move aligns with other central banks responding to rising infla...
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...
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Sanjay Malhotra & co warn weak monsoon could stir food inflation despite price stabilityRBI monetary policy meeting: India's monsoon season is critical for farms and prices. A weak monsoon could impact crop yields and raise foo...