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Firmed up a decade ago, with 2012 as the base year, the CPI, used by the RBI for inflation-targeting, is crying for a revision. (File)

How far is monetary policy guided by misread inflation? CPI basket ‘outdated’, revision unlikely before 2025

Despite the index limitations, CPI inflation breached the upper band of the RBI’s 2-6% target for a second straight month…

March 29, 2022 06:10 IST

India at 8% growth can double economy in 7-8 years, says NITI VC Rajiv Kumar

He said that the target of becoming a USD 5-trillion economy is not rhetoric, adding that the country is already…

March 26, 2022 21:08 IST

India’s 2022 GDP growth downgraded to 4.6% due to ongoing war in Ukraine: UN report

The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report downgraded its global economic growth projection for 2022 to 2.6% from…

March 24, 2022 19:28 IST

The $400 billion export achievement is indeed laudable and strengthens Indian industry resolve to look outward for its growth with the encouragement of the government. (File/Reuters)

Export-surge shows promise for $1 trillion ambition

According to an analysis by CII, the highest export potential exists in the sector of electronics, which would continue to…

March 23, 2022 16:20 IST

After Moody’s, Fitch cuts India’s growth outlook by nearly 2%; flags high inflation, rising fuel prices

Fitch Ratings has cut India’s GDP forecast by 1.8% to 8.5% for 2023. The rating agency has however upped its…

Updated: March 22, 2022 10:51 IST

More women may join workforce if minimum age of marriage increases to 21 years: SBI report

According to the World Bank, India ranks amongst the poorest performers in terms of women participation in the labour force,…

March 21, 2022 13:37 IST

Fed rate hike may have limited impact on India: Economists

Monetary policy will continue to be anchored by domestic macro-economic conditions rather than global factors. However, the liquidity tightening measures…

March 18, 2022 06:00 IST

The Indian economy is experiencing spillovers from the Russia-Ukraine conflict as it recovers from the third wave of the pandemic, the report said.

Indian economy faces downside risks from Russia-Ukraine war: RBI

“India’s macroeconomic fundamentals remain strong. Unfolding global developments nevertheless pose downside risks in terms of spillovers,” the report said.

Updated: March 18, 2022 11:43 IST

Global economic fallout of war in Ukraine is expected to negatively impact Indian economy: IMF

The immediate impact of the conflict on China is likely to be relatively small, the IMF said on Thursday.

Updated: March 17, 2022 21:46 IST

Moody’s cuts India’s GDP forecast to 9.1%; high oil prices amid Ukraine fallout to hurt govt’s budget

“High fuel and potentially fertilizer costs would weigh on government finances down the road, potentially limiting planned capital spending,” Moody’s…

March 17, 2022 12:10 IST

Inflation a serious challenge for India’s economic growth, says Sanjiv Puri

The Indian economy is facing unprecedented inflation just as the country is headed out of the Covid-19 pandemic,Sanjiv Puri, chairman…

March 17, 2022 11:03 IST

US Federal Reserve, FOMC meeting, Fed meeting

US Fed may hike interest rates by 25 bps at FOMC meeting in a first since 2018 amid inflation, Ukraine fears

It is imperative for US Fed to raise rates and steadily tighten monetary conditions considering the fact that inflation is…

Updated: March 15, 2022 15:22 IST

‘No trade-off between MSMEs & big players, they thrive together’

Speaking at an FE Boardroom session recently, the former principal economic adviser in the finance ministry noted that the dynamics…

March 15, 2022 09:05 IST

Sanjeev Sanyal says India’s policy will depend on US Fed tightening, emerging market peers’ actions

Sanjeev Sanyal said India’s macroeconomics are in good shape. We have foreign exchange reserves of $630 bln plus, India’s external…

Updated: March 14, 2022 23:05 IST

Exports up 25.1 pc to USD 34.57 bn in February; trade deficit widens to USD 20.88 bn

Imports during the month too jumped 36 per cent to USD 55.45 billion, with inbound shipments of petroleum and crude…

March 14, 2022 13:34 IST

WPI inflation rises to 13.11 per cent in February; crude prices spike

As per the government data released on Monday, WPI inflation has remained in double digits for the 11th consecutive month…

Updated: March 14, 2022 16:40 IST

He said Jammu and Kashmir can be developed only through democracy, and people can be happy and youths can get jobs also through democracy. (File)

Cooperative sector to contribute hugely in $5 trillion economy goal: Union Minister Amit Shah

Shah said PM Modi was working to double the income of farmers by transferring Rs 6,000 each into the accounts…

March 13, 2022 19:44 IST

India good at managing finances but global energy price rise will hurt it, says IMF MD

During a media roundtable on Thursday on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its global impact, Gita Gopinath, who is…

March 11, 2022 09:23 IST

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RBI may cut rates by 25 bps in December: Economists see record low inflation

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RBI likely to reduce lending rate by 25 bps in upcoming meeting as inflation stays below target and economic growth improves due to fiscal consolidation and reforms. Second quarter GDP growth exceeds expectations at 8.2%, while CPI inflation remains below 2%. Experts divided on potential rate cut, some expect pause while others anticipate 25 bps reduction to boost growth.

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