Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast the Iran war, experts sayA tentative deal to end the Iran war offers hope but immediate price drops for consumers are unlikely. Experts suggest it will take time fo...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Finmin to engage with states over looming El Nino falloutThe Finance Ministry will soon meet with states and central ministries to assess the economic and fiscal impact of El Nino. This review wil...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.49 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
US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.58 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
Inflation seen at 5% in FY27, 50-75 bps rate hikes likely as food and fuel risks build: ReportInflation is set to climb to 5.0 percent in FY27. Upside risks persist due to the West Asia conflict and a potential below-normal monsoon. ...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Why your summer tomatoes cost so muchTomato prices have surged due to severe weather in Florida and Mexico. Consumers face higher costs for this summer staple.
13 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Inflation in June quarter likely to undershoot RBI forecast, rate hike probability drops ahead of monsoon risksIndia's inflation is giving the Reserve Bank of India room to hold interest rates through the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. However, r...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Retail inflation edges up to 3.9% in MayEconomists expect price pressures to intensify further in June, driven by the continued pass-through of earlier increases in transport and ...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
India's retail inflation quickens to 3.93% in May amid high food & fuel pricesIndia's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May. Food and fuel prices increased, impacting consumer costs. This marks the highest inflation r...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
China's factory inflation hits 3-year high as energy costs surgeChina's producer inflation rose to a near three-year high of 3.9% in May, driven by higher energy costs and AI-related demand, while consum...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Inflation poses bigger risk than growth this fiscal as monsoon and crude weigh on rural demand: NuvamaIn FY27, India's economy grapples with inflation that hits hardest in rural regions, where rising food prices become an urgent concern. The...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
India inflation likely rose to 4% in May as food, fuel costs climbIndia's inflation likely climbed to the Reserve Bank of India's 4% target in May, driven by rising vegetable prices and increased fuel cost...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO saysGlobal food prices edge lower in May as FAO forecasts a 2% decline in world cereal production for 2026-27.
05 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Sanjay Malhotra & co warn weak monsoon could stir food inflation despite price stabilityRBI monetary policy meeting: India's monsoon season is critical for farms and prices. A weak monsoon could impact crop yields and raise foo...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST