Inflation: News

How RBI Governor responded to commerce minister's rate cut call

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged the Reserve Bank of India to "definitely cut interest rates" while speaking at the CNBC-TV18 Global Leadership Summit on Thursday.

14 Nov 2024

Indian Economy

India's wholesale inflation hits 4-month high on rising food prices

India's wholesale inflation rose to a four-month high of 2.4% in October, significantly up from last month's 1.84%.

12 Nov 2024

India

Retail inflation in October touches 14-month high of 6.21%

India's retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), hit a 14-month high of 6.21% in October.

11 Nov 2024

Delhi

Onion prices soar to ₹80/kg in Delhi, Mumbai

Onion prices have skyrocketed in Delhi and Mumbai, going up to ₹80 per kilogram at wholesale markets.

India's services sector soars in October, hiring at 2-year high

India's services sector has shown remarkable growth in October, after a minor slowdown in September.

04 Nov 2024

Indian Economy

India's manufacturing activity rebounds from 9-month low in October

India's manufacturing sector has staged a remarkable comeback, with the Purchasing Managers's Index (PMI) climbing to 57.5 in October.

17 Oct 2024

Israel

Gold prices surge amid global tensions, falling US treasury yields

Gold prices experienced a rise in the domestic futures market today, defying expectations and reversing a recent downward trend.

16 Oct 2024

Narendra Modi

Government announces 3% DA hike for 1 crore employees, pensioners

The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a 3% hike in the dearness allowance (DA) ahead of Diwali.

India's retail inflation rises sharply to 5.49%, surpasses RBI's target

India's retail inflation has spiked sharply, touching 5.49% on an annual basis in September. The key economic parameter now stands at a nine-month high.

14 Oct 2024

Indian Economy

Inflation: Food prices rise 9.5% year-on-year in September

India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation has risen to 1.84% in September.

11 Oct 2024

McDonald's

McDonald's emphasizing value offerings to help customers navigate rising inflation

McDonald's Corporation is preparing for a difficult 2025, as the company expects continued financial strain on its lower-income customers.

09 Oct 2024

Indian Government

Will central government employees get DA hike before Diwali?

Central government employees across India are eagerly awaiting an announcement regarding a potential hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR).

RBI maintains repo rate at 6.5% for 10th consecutive time

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the 10th consecutive time.

08 Oct 2024

Bloomberg

RBI Monetary Policy meeting tomorrow: Will interest rates be cut?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to announce its much-anticipated bi-monthly monetary policy decision tomorrow.

IMF approves $7 billion loan to cash-strapped Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $7 billion loan for Pakistan, aiming to bolster the country's struggling economy.

22 Sep 2024

India

India set for 7% growth in FY25 despite global challenges

Deloitte South Asia's CEO, Romal Shetty, has projected a promising economic outlook for India in the current fiscal year (FY).

19 Sep 2024

Employment

How Fed's first rate cut in years affects global economy

The US Federal Reserve has declared a significant reduction in its principal lending rate, marking the first such move since the COVID-19 pandemic.

19 Sep 2024

Bitcoin

Bitcoin surges 2.5% as US Federal Reserve slashes interest rates

Bitcoin's value has experienced a significant increase following the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut borrowing rates.

18 Sep 2024

Business

Price hikes for essential commodities this festive season? Government's answer 

The government has assured citizens that there will be no price hikes for essential commodities during the upcoming festive season.

17 Sep 2024

Indian Economy

Wholesale inflation in India cools down to 1.31% in August

India's wholesale inflation has dipped below 2% for the first time in four months. The decrease is attributed to a reduction in commodity and food prices.

14 Sep 2024

JP Morgan

JPMorgan CEO warns US of economic outcome worse than recession

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has issued a warning about a potential economic scenario worse than a recession for the US.

06 Sep 2024

Federal Reserve

Today's US jobs report could make or break global markets

The release of the August jobs report later today is poised to significantly impact the US economy.

02 Sep 2024

Federal Reserve

What changes for you when central banks cut interest rates

Central banks worldwide are preparing for a significant shift in fiscal policy, with plans to reduce interest rates this fall.

21 Aug 2024

Business

Understanding inflation's role in insurance costs

Inflation is a term that often surfaces in financial discussions, affecting various sectors of the economy, including the insurance industry.

14 Aug 2024

Business

Understanding inflation in simple terms

Inflation is a term that often appears in news headlines and financial discussions.

14 Aug 2024

Shaktikanta Das

India's wholesale inflation drops to 2% in July

India's wholesale inflation, measured using the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), has seen a significant decrease to 2.04% in July on an annual basis.

India's retail inflation cools to 3.5%, lowest in 5 years

India's retail inflation has experienced a significant decrease, reaching a near five-year low of 3.5% in July.

RBI keeps repo rate steady at 6.5%

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced its decision to maintain the repurchase rate (repo rate) at 6.5%.

Mohandas Pai advocates for middle-class tax relief ahead of Budget 

Mohandas Pai, Chairman of Aarin Capital, has expressed concern over the growing discontent among India's middle class due to high taxation ahead of the Budget session.

17 Jul 2024

Lifestyle

One-third of Americans depend on 'side hustle' for living expenses

A recent poll conducted by YouGov and disclosed by financial advice site Bankrate reveals that one-third of American adults are resorting to second jobs, or "side hustles," to cover their bills and fund discretionary extras.

15 Jul 2024

Food

India's wholesale food inflation touches 20-month high in June

India's wholesale inflation in June soared to a 16-month high of 3.4%, a significant increase from May's 2.6%, according to government data released today.

12 Jul 2024

India

India's retail inflation touches 5-month high of 5.1% this June

India's retail inflation rose to 5.08% in June, marking the first increase in five months, according to government data. This exceeds the previous month's 12-month low of 4.75%.

07 Jul 2024

Ayushman Bharat

Centre considers doubling AB-PMJAY beneficiaries, insurance amounts in 3 years

The Indian government is contemplating a significant expansion of its flagship Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, AB-PMJAY, over the next three years.

04 Jul 2024

Indian Economy

Tax relief imperative? Why Budget 2024 needs standard deduction hike

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is anticipated to increase the standard deduction limit in the upcoming budget, potentially bringing good news to individuals earning salary and pension.

24 Jun 2024

Ministry of Finance

Finance Ministry considers raising standard deduction limit in income tax

The Finance Ministry, led by Nirmala Sitharaman, is contemplating an increase in the standard deduction limit for taxpayers under the new regime.

18 Jun 2024

Fitch Ratings

Fitch raises India's FY25 economic growth forecast to 7.2%

Fitch Ratings has revised its economic growth forecast for India in FY25 to 7.2%, up from the previous projection of 7% made in March.

15 Jun 2024

Sensex

Sensex predicted to hit 82,000 mark in 12 months

International credit rating agency Moody's has released a report, forecasting that the BSE Sensex will reach 82,000 within the next year, marking a 14% increase.

RBI holds repo rate steady at 6.5% for eighth time

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the repo rate at 6.5% for the eighth consecutive time.

05 Jun 2024

Indian Economy

India's service sector growth hits five-month low in May

India's service sector growth slowed to a five-month low in May, as indicated by the final HSBC India Services purchasing managers' index (PMI) compiled by S&P Global.

02 May 2024

Shaktikanta Das

RBI's interest rate cut expectations pushed back to late 2024

A recent survey conducted by Bloomberg indicates that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may postpone its planned interest rate cut until the last quarter of 2024.

12 Apr 2024

China

Moody's Analytics forecasts 6.1% GDP growth for India in 2024

Moody's Analytics has predicted a 6.1% growth rate for India's economy in 2024, indicating a slowdown from the previous year's expansion of 7.7%.

Why gold and silver are trading at record high prices

Gold and silver prices soared to unprecedented levels on Friday, driven by strong US inflation data and rumors of a potential rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.

26 Mar 2024

Insurance

Natural disaster-related insured damages predicted to double in a decade

A study by the Swiss Re Institute forecasts a significant surge in insured damages from natural disasters, with an expected doubling over the next decade.

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