Govt to replace WPI with Producer Price Index for future procurement contractsIn a bid to modernize inflation measurement, the government is set to replace the Wholesale Price Index with the Producer Price Index for f...
17 Jul, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Country heading towards economic crisis due to Modi govt's policies: CongressWholesale price inflation reached 9.87 percent in June, impacting the nation's economy. The Congress party attributes this rise to the gove...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Wholesale inflation hits record 9.9% in June on fuel, food pricesIndia's wholesale inflation surged to a record 9.9 percent in June. Fuel and power prices rose significantly, contributing most to this inc...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
What is the Index of Services Production and which sectors does it cover?India's Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has launched a new monthly services production index. This experimental index, ...
14 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Retail inflation may harden in FY27, RBI could hike rates: CrisilRetail inflation in India is projected to increase through the fiscal year. Elevated fuel costs and input prices are driving this upward tr...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
WPI inflation quickens to 9.87% in June from 9.68% in MayIndia's wholesale inflation rose to 9.87 percent in June. This figure exceeded economists' earlier projections for the month. Higher prices...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Serving the economic cause of servicesTomorrow, the Ministry of Statistics is set to unveil a trial index of services production. This initiative seeks to deliver a timely overv...
12 Jul, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Iran moves to close Strait of Hormuz. Should investors fear a Nifty crash in coming days?Indian equities are likely to remain volatile this week as escalating tensions in West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz threate...
12 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Economy resilient but risks from monsoon, geopolitical uncertainties remain: FinMin reportIndia's economy shows resilience despite a slight slowdown in some key indicators. While global commodity prices ease, risks loom from an u...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
India's industrial output quickens to 5.1% in May from 4.9% in April as manufacturing, electricity drive growthIndia's industrial production surged by 5.1% in May 2026, largely propelled by strong manufacturing activity despite a decrease in mining o...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
RBI in wait-and-watch mode despite easing West Asia risks: Sanjay MalhotraDespite easing West Asian tensions, the RBI remains cautious, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizing data dependency over pre-set intere...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
RBI MPC minutes: 'Energy prices unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels,' says economist Saugata BhattacharyaThe Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance. External member Saugata Bhat...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.35 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
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
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