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INFLATION AND FOOD PRICES IN INDIA
McDonald’s supersizes its north and east India bet to $80 million, even as rising costs squeeze profitMcDonald's India is increasing its investment to approximately $80 million for growth and digitisation over the next two years. Surge in co...
India’s consumers are back, its stocks aren’t: Srinivasan SivabalanAmid the vibrant festive season in India, consumer demand is soaring, prompting businesses to boost sales and raise prices accordingly. How...
Rs 30 per kg rice gets no takers in fair price shops, claims PMK chief AnbumaniChennai's subsidized rice scheme at Rs 30 per kg has reportedly seen poor sales figures recently. PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss indicated...
Global Market: Bank of Japan achieves 2% inflation target after 13 yearsThe Bank of Japan declared its long-standing 2% inflation target achieved after more than 13 years, but kept its benchmark interest rate un...
Finmin pegs Q2 expansion at 7.35%,flags capital pressure over US yieldIndia’s economy is estimated to have grown 7.35% in the September quarter, supported by strong industrial output, GST collections, energy u...
IMF flags Super El Niño risks to India’s growth, says impact yet to materialiseAccording to the IMF, India continues to act as a significant growth engine within the global economy. Despite looming threats posed by wea...
US inflation heats up in September; consumer spending risesIn September, the US experienced a notable rise in inflation, driven by surging gasoline prices and other consumer goods. The Personal Cons...
Finance ministry estimates India’s Q2 FY27 GDP growth at 7.35%The finance ministry’s nowcasting model estimates India’s GDP will grow 7.35% in Q2 FY27, following 7.8% growth in the previous quarter, su...
HUL sales rise 15% to hit 14-quarter high, but inflation clouds demand outlookHindustan Unilever posted a turnover of ₹18,071 crore for the September quarter, highlighting a 15% rise. Even with a price increase of 7.5...
World Bank sees commodity prices surging 23% in 2026 on Middle East warCommodity prices were projected to rise 23% in 2026 as the Middle East war disrupted energy supplies and shipping, while grain disruptions ...
US Fed expected to hold rates as Iran war fuels inflation concernsThe US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady as rising energy prices linked to the Iran war fuel inflation conce...
World Bank sounds alarm on food crisis as energy shock and El Nino push commodity prices up 23%Global commodity prices are projected to rise significantly in 2026, driven by conflict in the Middle East and supply disruptions. Energy p...
Hindustan Unilever looks to stronger FY27, but commodity inflation threatens to squeeze marginsHindustan Unilever expects commodity inflation to continue impacting margins in the near term. The company anticipates better growth in FY2...
HUL reports highest sales growth in 14 quarters as volumes pick upHindustan Unilever reported its highest underlying sales growth of 15% in 14 quarters during the September quarter. Sales in the home care ...
Tata consumer Q2 net profit up despite higher costs, weak tea demandTata Consumer Products encountered unchanged tea volumes and decreasing revenue in the September quarter as weak demand and surging commodi...
Lahori Zeera maker to operate on an asset-light model, eyes next growth driverArchian Foods is transitioning to an asset-light business model to drive its future growth. The company plans to collaborate with co-bottli...
Global Market: Japan’s core inflation accelerates, putting BOJ rate hikes in focusJapan’s core inflation rises to 2.1% in September, exceeding the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for the first time in nine months. Higher energy...
Indian bonds tumble on oil surge, RBI rate hike fearsIndian government bonds experienced a decline as the benchmark yield exceeded 7.45% on Thursday. Oil prices rose significantly, reaching $1...
RBI flags widening inflation risks, puts rate cuts on iceRBI's Monetary Policy Committee raised the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to address rising inflation concerns. Governor Sanjay Mal...
Inflation remains top of mind, MPC minutes showRBI's monetary policy committee has increased the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points due to inflation concerns. Core inflation has show...