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...
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...
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...
From inputs to retail, a monster rages through: As supply-side inflation pressures build, the implications for monetary policyIndia's inflation is shifting from producers to consumers, driven by cost-push factors like rising global commodity and energy prices. This...
New producer price index set to replace WPI over next five yearsIndia is set to introduce a new Producer Price Index, covering output, input, and services. This move aims to provide a more accurate pictu...
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...
India to unveil broader gauge for inflation in data revampIndia is introducing a Producer Price Index for the first time. This new measure will track prices received by producers of goods and servi...
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...
After stellar Q4, is a downgrade nightmare looming for India Inc in Q1?India Inc. showed strength in Q4 earnings. However, a Q1 FY27 earnings downgrade cycle is now a significant market concern. Elevated crude ...
RBI dividend provides fiscal buffer, but inflation risks loom large: Kanika Pasricha, Union BankThe Reserve Bank of India's dividend payout provides a small fiscal buffer. However, government finances face pressure from fuel excise cut...
Experts see possibility of 50-75 bps RBI rate hike amid inflation pressuresConcerns are rising over India's economic outlook due to surging crude oil prices and inflation. Experts suggest the Reserve Bank of India ...
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...
SBI Report: No direct impact of oil price hike on India's fiscal situationFuel prices have risen by Rs 3 per litre. This move aims to reduce losses for oil companies. SBI's research report Ecowrap suggests that th...
WPI inflation crossing 10% mark not a tail risk but a near-term base case: ReportThe recent Rs 3 hike in petrol and diesel prices, announced after the Prime Minister's national exhortation for austerity, was widely antic...
WPI inflation to face further upside as oil and metal prices stay elevated amid geopolitical tensions: ReportIndia's Wholesale Price Index surged to 8.3 percent in April 2026. Fuel and manufactured goods drove this sharp rise. Global crude oil pric...
Wholesale inflation hits 42-month high of 8.3% in AprilIndia's wholesale inflation reached an 8.3% peak in April, a 42-month high. Rising fuel, power, and crude oil prices fueled this surge. Exp...
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...