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
India's sugar season ends strong, but monsoon delay casts shadow over next year's crop: ISMA DGIndia's sugar industry concludes the current season with ample stocks, but the delayed, below-normal monsoon poses a significant concern fo...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Parliament panel to review India's economy amid global turmoil and growth concernsA key parliamentary committee will scrutinise India's evolving economic landscape in 2025-26, amid global conflicts and trade uncertainties...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Pakistan: Workers protest inflation, warn government of nationwide agitationProtesters in Lahore, including labour groups and transport workers, voiced anger over soaring inflation and utility costs, accusing the go...
20 Jun, 2026, 04.51 PM 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
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
Extended summer may lift AC sales, but growth likely to fall short of expectations: Praveen SahayIndia's room air conditioner market anticipates a boost from an extended summer and El Niño, though growth is tempered by conservative deal...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Oil below $80 may cap fuel price hikes, boost India outlookFalling crude oil prices below $80 a barrel are set to prevent further fuel price increases. This development is boosting India's economic ...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.17 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
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
Global commodity prices likely to remain elevated amid easing West Asia tensions; India's WPI seen at 7-8% in FY27: ReportGlobal commodity prices will stay high in coming months. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and bad weather affecting crops are the main re...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.53 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
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
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
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
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