Inflation
- India
Last Diwali to worry about inflation, INDIA govt to change policies in 2024: Cong
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday slammed the BJP government at the Centre over the skyrocketing prices during the festival season, saying “this is the last Diwali when people have to face…
- India
Govt extends curbs on sugar exports to keep prices in check
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday extended restrictions on sugar exports beyond October 31 this year to increase availability of the commodity in the local market and keep prices in check during…
- Middle East
Turkey aims to reduce inflation to 4.7% by 2028, says Erdogan
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his government seeks to reduce inflation to 4.7 per cent by the end of 2028. “We aim to permanently reduce inflation to single digits and…
- Business
Wholesale inflation remains in negative for sixth month at -0.26 pc in September
New Delhi: The wholesale price index-based inflation remained in the negative territory for the sixth straight month in September at (-)0.26 percent, on easing prices of food articles. The WPI-based inflation rate…
- Business
Inflation fell to 3-month low of 5 pc in Sep
New Delhi: India’s retail inflation eased to a 3-month low of 5.02 per cent in September bringing much-needed relief to consumers, according to official figures released on Thursday. Food inflation, which accounts…
- Delhi
Delhi govt’s free services schemes provided relief from inflation, says CM Kejriwal
New Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday claimed inflation is the lowest in Delhi and the city government’s schemes for free education, health care, electricity and water have provided “tremendous” relief…
- World
Australia’s household spending falls for 1st time in over 2 years
Canberra: Australia’s household spending has fallen for the first time since February 2021 as consumers made adjustments amid higher interest rates and inflation, according to official figures released on Monday. Australian Bureau…
- India
Kharge slams Centre over inflation, asks ‘what kind of Amrit Kaal is this?’
New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday slammed the Centre over inflation and asked “what kind of Amrit Kaal” was this where every section of the society is facing the brunt…
- India
Retail inflation expected to start coming down from this month: RBI Governor
Indore: Reserve Bank governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said the central bank expects retail inflation to start declining from this month. He was referring to the central government’s steps to check prices…
- Pakistan
Pakistan anticipates civil strife amid inflation; seeks IMF aid
Islamabad: Protests in Pakistan continue to gain momentum with each passing day as hundreds of thousands of locals burn their electricity bills, rejecting the imposed high tariffs and taxes. While the situation…
- Business
Australia’s inflation falls to lowest in 12 months
Canberra: Falling produce and fuel prices have eased Australia’s rate of inflation to its lowest level in over 12 months, official data revealed on Wednesday. According to data from the Australian Bureau…
- Pakistan
Pakistanis burn electricity bills, protest against imposed taxes
Islamabad: Thousands of people across Pakistan have taken to the streets to protest against soaring electricity bills and high taxes imposed by the government at a time when surviving high inflation has…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru voted best place to live in, but its citizens reel under inflation
Bengaluru: The people of Karnataka despite it being one of the most prosperous and contributing states in the country are worst affected by inflation in every sector. The results of the assembly…
- Business
Inflation to remain high for coming months: Economic review
New Delhi: Alhough domestic consumption and investment demand are expected to continue driving growth, global uncertainty and domestic disruptions may keep inflationary pressures elevated for the coming months, warranting greater vigilance by…
- Business
Reserve Bank issues fresh norms for personal loans
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank on Friday asked banks to provide fixed interest rate option to individual borrowers and directed the lenders to levy only reasonable penalty charges in case of default in…
