RBI in wait-and-watch mode despite easing West Asia risks: Sanjay MalhotraDespite easing West Asian tensions, the RBI remains cautious, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizing data dependency over pre-set intere...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Nominal GDP growth could fuel largecap recovery; pharma, auto ancillaries remain preferred bets: Shreyash DevalkarIndian stock markets are defying foreign investor caution, driven by resilient June-quarter earnings. Companies are navigating geopolitical...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay SinhaHeadline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
RBI seen in no rush to press rate hike pedal, decision may get deferred to second half of FY27Economists are increasingly pushing back expectations of a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) interest rate hike, with many now seeing any tighten...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Double-digit sales growth in apparel, ACs, premium goods faces inflation & monsoon testDiscretionary spending is witnessing a notable resurgence, particularly in the apparel and white goods sectors, which have both seen impres...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
RBI MPC: Growth rate could top 7% if oil prices fall furtherThe MPC members had voted for a status quo in the June policy, citing resilient growth and the need to assess inflation impact while statin...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Global economy remains fragile despite US-Iran truce, but India has buffers to weather shocks: RBIGlobal economic fragility persists despite a US-Iran truce, with risks of renewed inflation and supply disruptions if tensions re-escalate....
22 Jun, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Inflationary pressures, reduction in discretionary cash flows may impact collection of MFIs: ReportMicrofinance borrowers' repayment behavior may face challenges from inflation and reduced household cash, though the West Asia conflict has...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
India bonds walk tightrope on steady oil, shaky US-Iran truceIndian government bonds traded cautiously early Monday, as concerns over U.S.-Iran tensions tempered relief from falling oil prices. While ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
RBI MPC minutes: Policy misstep fears drove rate pause amid West Asia uncertaintyThe Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has opted for a cautious "wait and watch" stance, holding the repo rate steady due to...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar flags import dependence, Gulf remittances, El Nino risks in minutesIndia faces significant economic risks from the West Asia conflict, including potential disruptions to oil and fertilizer imports via the S...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
War, oil and El Nino: Triple threat may cut India Inc's profit margins by 150 bpsIndia Inc faces challenges ahead. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and El Nino conditions may hurt company profits. Operating profit marg...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Kitchen staples face rising price pressure as El Nino risks growExpect higher prices for essential kitchen items like spices, eggs, and dairy. Food inflation is rising, with a potential monsoon deficit a...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Oil below $80 may cap fuel price hikes, boost India outlookFalling crude oil prices below $80 a barrel are set to prevent further fuel price increases. This development is boosting India's economic ...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.17 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
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