Rabi season preparations intensify amid monsoon deficit and El Nino concerns for winter cropsThe agriculture ministry is preparing for the upcoming rabi season with states. This preparation addresses concerns over soil moisture and ...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
El Niño puts India on track for its driest monsoon since 2009India is set to face its driest monsoon in 17 years as El Niño effects reduce rainfall. This deficit threatens crop yields and increases fo...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Restaurants, cafes rule out menu price hikes in festive quarter despite UPI MDR levy and rising food inflationRestaurants will likely avoid menu price increases this holiday season. Rising input costs and inflation have already impacted the food ser...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
Kevin Warsh-led Federal Reserve starts US war on inflationThe US Federal Reserve increased interest rates, signaling a global effort to control rising inflation. Other central banks will likely fol...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
India considers cutting vegetable oil import taxes as prices climbIndia is considering lowering import taxes on vegetable oils. This move aims to curb rising food inflation ahead of festival season. Lower ...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Retail inflation at 4.8 per cent highest in 12 yrs of Modi govt: Pralhad JoshiUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi acknowledged rising retail inflation, citing El Nino and natural calamities as causes. He stated efforts are u...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
A dozen ingredients show India's mounting food inflation riskIndia’s everyday thali is getting costlier as weak monsoon rains, the Iran and Ukraine wars and rising demand for crops used in biofuels pu...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Retail inflation in August rises to 4.8%, wholesale print up 9.9%India's retail inflation reached 4.8% in August, its highest level since January. Wholesale inflation also climbed to 9.9%, driven by fuel ...
15 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
SBI Research, IDFC First expect rate hike in October as crude prices climb: Higher oil prices & inflation raise likelihood of policy tighteningEconomists are gearing up for a potential rate hike from the central bank as soon as October, driven by escalating crude oil prices and ong...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
India's retail inflation quickens to 4.8% in August from 4.45% in July as food prices exert pressureIndia's retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026 from 4.45% in July. Food prices and jewellery significantly contributed to this recen...
14 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
WPI inflation edges higher to 9.9% in August, fuel leads riseWholesale prices increased to 9.9% year-on-year in August from 9.8% in July. Fuel and power inflation rose significantly, driven by mineral...
14 Sep, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
India's wholesale inflation accelerates to 9.92% in August from 9.78% in JulyIndia’s wholesale inflation accelerated to 9.92% in August from 9.78% in July, slightly above the 9.89% expected in a Reuters poll. Consume...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
5 world market themes for the week aheadWith the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan set to make pivotal interest rate decisions against a backdrop of escalating energy prices, ...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Nestle CEO says Middle East conflict driving inflation, higher supplier costsNestle is increasing prices and reducing product offerings to manage rising costs. Higher energy and raw material expenses are impacting su...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
El Nino effect: Monsoon deficit hits 15%; Key pulses and oilseeds at riskIndia's monsoon rainfall deficit stands at fifteen percent, impacting nearly half of its districts. This shortage threatens summer-sown cro...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
There’s a lot riding on cos getting rural 2-wheeler mix rightTwo-wheeler companies face complex rural stocking challenges for the upcoming festive season. Rural markets account for over half of indust...
06 Sep, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
Food inflation composition shifts as protein-rich items, processed foods drive price pressures: Finance Ministry ReportIndia's food inflation is undergoing a shift in its composition, with protein-rich items, processed foods and edible oils emerging as major...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.36 PM IST