Inflation
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RBI says 4 pc inflation target not in abeyance
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said its 4 per cent medium-term inflation target is sacrosanct and has not been put in abeyance. Malhotra, who upped…
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Gold ends lower amid shifting signals from West Asia
New Delhi: Gold prices slipped to Rs 1.59 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, June 5, capping a roller-coaster week, as frequently shifting signals from West Asia kept…
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Fuel price surge could drive consumer prices higher in coming months: Crisil
New Delhi: Rising petrol and diesel prices are poised to add fresh inflationary pressures to India’s economy, with higher transport and manufacturing costs expected to feed through to consumer prices in the…
- India
RBI likely to hold rates over next few quarters: Report
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to keep interest rates on hold on June 5, as a sharp correction in Brent crude prices has eased…
- India
Geopolitical tensions biggest threat to India’s growth: RBI Annual Report
Mumbai: Robust macroeconomic fundamentals will support the growth trajectory of the Indian economy in the current fiscal year despite headwinds from elevated energy prices, supply chain disruptions and global markets, the Reserve…
- India
AAP raises concerns over fuel price hike, BJP cites global crude oil trends
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday, May 15, expressed concerns over the recent increase in petrol and diesel prices, saying rising fuel costs and economic pressures were affecting common…
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Wholesale price inflation rises to 8.3 pc in April
New Delhi: Wholesale price inflation shot up to 8.30 per cent in April, from 3.88 per cent in March, led by a sharp spike in prices of fuel, power and crude petroleum.…
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Retail inflation likely to average 5.1 pc in FY27: Report
New Delhi: The consumer price index inflation rose mildly to 3.48 per cent in April from 3.40 per cent in March, and CPI‑based inflation is expected to average 5.1 per cent in…
- India
IMF clears USD 1.3 billion for Pakistan reforms
Washington: The International Monetary Fund approved about $1.3 billion in fresh funding for Pakistan after completing key programme reviews. The IMF Executive Board completed the third review of Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility…
- World
UK inflation rises in March as prices at pump spike higher after Iran war
London: Inflation in the UK climbed in March after a sharp jump in prices at the pump in the wake of the disruption to energy supplies caused by the Iran war, official…
- India
I go to Parliament to create impact: Raghav Chadha vs AAP battle heats up
New Delhi: “I go to Parliament to create impact, not ruckus,” said Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Saturday, April 4, as he rejected allegations levelled against him by the Aam Aadmi…
- India
RBI likely to pause repo rate as US-Iran weighs on growth, inflation: Report
New Delhi: The Middle East conflict and elevated oil prices will likely lead to the Reserve Bank of India maintaining the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in its April…
- India
BSP govt essential for effective implementation of reservation, says Mayawati
Lucknow: BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday, March 31, said effective implementation of reservation policies for Dalits, tribals and backward classes is not possible without a “Bahujan government”, while accusing ruling governments of…
- India
Congress demands PM’s briefing on West Asia conflict
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday, March 23, demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi inform the citizens about the outcome of a high-level meeting he chaired a day earlier on the West…
- Business
Benchmark bond yield rises to 14-month high amid crude price worries
Mumbai: Indian benchmark bond yield rose to a 14-month high on Monday, March 23, possibly due to surge in Brent crude oil prices amid escalating conflict in the Middle east. The 10-year…
