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WPI inflation has averaged 9.85% during April-September, sharply higher than -0.2% in the corresponding period a year ago.

Wholesale inflation jumps to 11.39% in Sept

WPI inflation in India surged to 11.39% in September, marking a series high with fuel, food, and manufactured products driving…

Updated: October 14, 2026 19:34 IST

Food and beverages have a 42% weight in the rural CPI basket, significantly higher than 30.3% for urban CPI.

Rising inflation, weak monsoon dampen India’s rural economic outlook

Rising rural inflation, slowing wage growth, and a deficient monsoon are dampening consumer demand in rural India, despite the festive…

Updated: October 14, 2026 07:23 IST

Inflation in rice last month was 8.25% compared to 5.89% in August, 2026.

Food inflation spikes to 7.74% in Sept

Food inflation soared to 7.74% in September 2026, driven by steep price rises in onions, ginger, garlic, sugar, chicken, and…

October 12, 2026 19:09 IST

The rise in the headline rate in September was led by higher food inflation, which rose to a series high of 7.74% from 5.97% in August.

Food prices push retail inflation to near 2-year high of 5.54% in Sept

India’s retail inflation reached a 23-month high of 5.54% in September, driven by rising food prices and expected RBI interest…

Updated: October 13, 2026 08:46 IST

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Retail inflation rises to 5.54% in September, food inflation jumps to 7.74%

India’s retail inflation rose to 5.54% in September, driven by a spike in food prices and rate hikes by the…

Updated: October 12, 2026 17:27 IST

A hawkish RBI does not necessarily mean investors should abandon fixed income. (This is an AI generated image)

RBI rate hike – What should Fixed Income Investors do?

The RBI initiated a rate hiking cycle with a 25 basis points increase, shifting to a calibrated tightening stance to…

Updated: October 9, 2026 06:24 IST

Core inflation, which excludes fuel and food items, is estimated to have risen slightly to 4.3% in September from a series high of 4.2% in August, as per the FE poll.

Sept retail inflation seen near 2-year high of 5.6%: FE poll

India’s retail inflation is expected to rise to a 23-month high of 5.6% in September due to higher food and…

Updated: October 8, 2026 05:12 IST

The sector-wise deflators for inputs, outputs, and GVA for these two years clearly indicate wide variations, but averaged at levels below the RBI threshold.

A case for continuing pause

The Monetary Policy Committee is expected to raise rates due to inflation, but the author argues for a pause citing…

October 6, 2026 21:42 IST

All the four agencies, however, expect inflation to firm up in the country in the second half of the current financial year.

4 global agencies upgrade India growth forecasts

India’s economic outlook for FY27 has improved with major global institutions raising GDP growth forecasts despite challenges like the West…

September 24, 2026 00:05 IST

Majority of chief economists surveyed, at 56%, expect the global outlook to remain stable or improve.

India has strongest growth outlook, says WEF survey

India is forecasted to have the strongest economic growth outlook among major economies, with 98% of chief economists expecting moderate…

Updated: September 22, 2026 20:59 IST

Pressure points are also emerging in the food basket as vegetables, cereals, and sugar become costlier. (Image/FB)

Crunch time

Inflation in India rises with retail inflation hitting 4.8% in August, fueled by climbing crude oil prices and food costs.…

September 18, 2026 20:27 IST

Inflation, according to the RBI’s projection, is seen peaking in the October-December quarter at 5.9%, just below the upper bound of the central bank’s 2-6% comfort band.

August retail inflation spikes to 20-month high of 4.82%

Retail inflation in India rose to 4.82% in August, driven by higher food and fuel prices. Rising oil prices and…

September 14, 2026 23:10 IST

WPI fuel and power inflation rose to 22.93% in August from a four-month low of 20.05% in July, reflecting the rise in global energy prices last month.

WPI inflation rises to 9.92% in August on higher fuel prices

Wholesale price index inflation in India rose to 9.92% in August, driven by rising fuel and food prices, staying near…

September 14, 2026 17:51 IST

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August CPI inflation rises to 4.82% as rural, urban price pressures increase

India’s retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026 from 4.45% in July, driven by faster price increases in rural…

Updated: September 14, 2026 17:43 IST

August retail inflation likely at 20-month high of 4.8%: FE poll

India’s CPI inflation is expected to rise to a 20-month high of 4.8% in August, driven by higher food and…

September 8, 2026 20:23 IST

What rising crude, metal prices mean for corporate margins in H1FY27

Crude above $90, metals rally threaten corporate margins in H1FY27

Crude above $90 and surging metals threaten H1FY27 margins despite resilient India demand; see which sectors face cost pressure.

August 31, 2026 16:38 IST

Geopolitics meets bad weather: How India faces a double squeeze on food prices

India faces rising food prices due to a weak monsoon and increased costs of imported inputs. Reduced crop sowing, lower…

August 30, 2026 17:52 IST

India’s June inflation goes above 4%: Why economists are not hitting the panic button yet

India’s headline inflation rose above RBI’s 4% target in June, driven primarily by food and fuel prices. Economists remain divided…

July 15, 2026 12:42 IST

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