Bitter truth: Surge in sugar prices to push up festival budgetsSweets and desserts are experiencing higher prices this festive season due to increasing sugar costs and rising demand. Sugar prices have s...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Govt not only 'stealing' votes but also savings: Congress on rise in inflationCongress leader Jairam Ramesh pointed out that inflation is rising, impacting essential goods and public savings. Food inflation surged to ...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
India's retail inflation quickens to 5.54% in September from 4.83% in August, hits near two-year highIndia's retail inflation accelerated to 5.54% in September 2026, a notable rise from August's 4.83%. This jump is particularly linked to ri...
12 Oct, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
India’s monsoon risks may raise food industry costs: D&BIndia is experiencing agricultural risks attributed to monsoon conditions, which could impact food processors and poultry producers. Procur...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Inflation could hit 7%, forcing RBI to hike rates by 150 bps further: ReportIndia's inflation is projected to reach 6-7% due to increasing price pressures and consumer expectations. The Reserve Bank of India has ack...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
FMCG revenues to rise in Q2, but costs could dent marginsIndia's FMCG sector is poised for a substantial revenue boost in the upcoming September quarter, with growth projected in double digits. Th...
12 Oct, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
FMCG companies face a Q2 margin squeeze: Rising crude oil, palm oil and packaging costs threaten profits despite demand recoveryFMCG companies are likely to face operating margin pressure in the September quarter of FY27 due to rising crude-linked derivatives, palm o...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
RBI may raise repo rate by 75-100 bps in current cycle: ReportSBI Capital Markets expects the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to raise the repo rate by 75-100 basis points during the current tightening cyc...
10 Oct, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Global Market: Singapore likely to tighten monetary policy as growth and inflation risks mountSingapore’s central bank is widely expected to tighten monetary policy on October 14 as resilient economic growth and rising inflation risk...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
RBI survey: Household inflation expectations hit 10% for next yearIndian households expect inflation to rise to 10 per cent over the coming year, driven by living expenses. The Reserve Bank of India has im...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Economists see food, oil stoking India’s September inflationIndia's consumer inflation is anticipated to rise as energy costs increased significantly during September. Brent crude surpassed $100 a ba...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
A new rate game begins. What’s inside the RBI’s new playbook?RBI rate hike in October monetary policy marks a sharp shift to calibrated tightening, raising the repo rate to 5.5%. RBI Governor Sanjay M...
07 Oct, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
RBI MPC Key Takeaways 2026: Repo rate hiked to 5.50%, FY27 GDP growth forecast raised to 7.1%RBI Monetary Policy 2026 Takeaways: The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, the first increase since Fe...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
RBI Inflation FY2026-27: Malhotra & Co raises inflation forecast to 5.2% for FY27RBI Inflation 2026-27 Forecast: The Reserve Bank of India has updated its inflation forecast for FY27 to 5.2% from 5.0% previously. This re...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Double trouble at the dinner table: When will food prices normalise for Indians?India’s food inflation: Food prices are rising unevenly, impacting household budgets, while inflation is projected to persist in upcoming m...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
RBI policy confronts a world with long tailsThe RBI is likely to begin raising rates in October, with another hike possible in Q4 2026, as inflation risks broaden. Higher oil prices, ...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Pakistan's inflation remains in double digits as fuel, power costs bitePakistan's inflation eased to 10.3 per cent in September 2026, down from 11.1 per cent in August, but remained above the government's proje...
03 Oct, 2026, 03.38 PM IST