FIIs now backing India's consumers, not capex: July data reveals major rotationForeign investors returned to Indian equities in July, but their buying reflected selective, defensive positioning. Consumer services, heal...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
World food prices hit 3-year high in July as weather and war weigh, FAO saysA 3.4% month-on-month rise in the FAO's Cereal Price Index drove the trend, fuelled in turn by a 5.8% jump in wheat prices, the agency sai...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Indian July consumer inflation likely edged higher on food prices: Reuters pollIndia’s retail inflation likely rose to 4.50% in July from 4.38% in June, according to a Reuters poll of 40 economists, marking a second st...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
FMCG price hikes could rewrite India’s inflation story: ReportConsumer goods companies' planned price hikes could pressure inflation despite the RBI's outlook. Elara Capital expects the Reserve Bank of...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
World faces fresh food price surge, FAO warnsGlobal food prices may rise significantly by year-end and next year. Conflicts in Iran and Ukraine are impacting agricultural inputs and tr...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
World faces fresh food price surge, FAO warnsGlobal food prices may rise by year-end and next year. Wars in Iran and Ukraine impact agricultural inputs and exports. Extreme weather eve...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Central bank flags a threat for Indian agriculture warming up in the PacificThe RBI has flagged El Niño and an uneven southwest monsoon as key risks to agriculture, rural demand and the broader economy, despite cutt...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Crude oil volatility remains key inflation riskRBI MPC Meeting 2026 Crude Oil Price Impact on Inflation: The central bank warns volatile crude oil prices pose inflation risks. Geopolitic...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Why RBI MPC left repo rates unchanged for fourth consecutive time in August policyRBI Repo Rate: The Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark repo rate steady at 5.25%. Policymakers cited rising food and fuel costs as the...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
RBI GDP Growth 2026-27: Malhotra & Co lift FY27 GDP forecast to 6.7% from 6.6% on growth resilienceRBI GDP Growth 2026: The Reserve Bank of India raised its FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.7 percent. It kept the policy repo rate unchanged a...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Value meals, store traffic drive QSR chains' recoveryRestaurant chains experienced a significant recovery in the April-June quarter. Value growth and expansion into smaller cities drove this p...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Nestle flags near-term consumption slowdown amid West Asia conflict, El Nino concernsNestle India anticipates slower consumption growth in the food and beverage sector soon. Geopolitical tensions and weather uncertainties ar...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Indian companies build inventories amid rising commodity prices, supply chain risks: ReportIndian companies are accelerating inventory build-up to meet strong domestic demand. This strategy also prepares them for potential commodi...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Euro zone inflation ticks up in July, bolstering rate hike caseEuro zone inflation increased to 2.9% in July, driven by higher oil prices. Underlying inflation also accelerated, indicating broader price...
31 Jul, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
The ripple effect of El Nino runs from village fields to corporate boardroomsA deficient monsoon warning flags many districts at risk across India. Reduced agricultural yields will increase food inflation and rural i...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Indian economy shows recovery despite global uncertainties, private investment gains momentum: ReportDemonstrating remarkable resilience, India's economy witnesses a comprehensive recovery across sectors, coupled with an increase in industr...
29 Jul, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
How the rain gods impact the Indian economyIDFC FIRST Bank Chief Economist Gaura Sengupta analyzes how El Nino and monsoon performance shape India's economic growth and inflation. Wh...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST