Eye on the price: Retail inflation at 5.54% in September, most on new baseIndia's retail inflation increased to 5.54% year-on-year in September, the highest since January. This rise is attributed to higher food pr...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Pulses prices surge: Will cheaper imports bring relief to consumers? Stakeholders dividedIndia currently imposes a 10% import duty on red lentils and chickpeas, while yellow peas attract a 30% duty.
06 Oct, 2026, 12.59 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
Weakest monsoon since 2015 prompts ICRA to cut FY27 farm growth forecastIn 2026, the Southwest monsoon recorded rainfall at 87 percent of the long-period average, the lowest since 2015. ICRA has lowered its agri...
02 Oct, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
India can't take growth for granted, FinMin warns as global rates rise and investors turn cautiousIndia's economy exhibited robust growth of 7.8 percent in the first quarter of FY27 and is projected to grow 7.3 percent in the next quarte...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Crisil lifts India FY27 growth forecast to 7% on strong H1 momentumCrisil has raised its GDP growth forecast for India in FY27 to 7%, reflecting strong domestic demand. Resilient consumer spending and gover...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
RBI may face two hikes, one dilemma as repo rate is seen hitting 5.75% soon: ReportThe Reserve Bank of India is projected to increase its repo rate by 25 basis points in October and December. Inflationary pressures, primar...
29 Sep, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Kharif data gives India a pleasant advance glimpse of the year's pickings; full picture a little while awayKharif cultivation this season has fallen from last year, but exceeded the five-year average despite lower rainfall. The number coming abov...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Govt's subsidised supply fails to stop India's onion tearsRates staying high despite the release of buffer stocks shows the challenge of bringing prices down across markets, particularly when retai...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Government sells 4,000 tonnes of buffer onions across 17 cities in 10 days to cool pricesThe government has sold approximately four thousand tonnes of buffer onions. This subsidized sale is occurring across seventeen cities to c...
06 Sep, 2026, 01.42 PM 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
Govt's onion buffer stock quality 'good', storage with CWC aids shelf life: Consumer affairs secy Nidhi KhareThe Centre assures good quality of its onion buffer stock, refuting spoilage claims. Dedicated rail rakes are transporting onions to major ...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Weak September rains could push FY27 inflation to 5.5% or higher: ReportIndia's inflation outlook hinges critically on September rainfall performance. A monsoon shortfall could push inflation to 5.5 percent or h...
30 Aug, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Growth rate of FMCG stocks in FY21 will be way below long-term average: Kunal VoraLower raw material prices could cushion impact on earnings, says Senior Analyst, BNP Paribas India.
08 Apr, 2020, 03.46 PM IST
Both rabi, kharif crops hit by monsoon vagaries: RBIAgriculture and allied sectors had grown at 1.1 per cent in the 2014-15 fiscal, which was down from 3.7 per cent growth achieved in the pre...
01 Dec, 2015, 02.08 PM IST
Rabi output may fail to meet estimatesAll eyes are now on the estimates for the rabi crop this year.
10 Feb, 2010, 01.39 AM IST