Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in India is expected to decline to 5.5 per cent year-on-year in November, compared to 6.2 per cent in October, according to a recent report by Morgan Stanley.
In the absence of any major triggers in the stock market, the participants will keenly have their eyes on the macroeconomic indicators like IIP and CPI inflation, starting from Monday, as per the market analysts.
India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is expected to ease to 5.4 per cent in November 2024, down from 6.2 per cent in October, according to a report by Union Bank of India.
By this, 1.15 lac crore liquidity will be infused into the backing system. Governor Das outlined the inflation projections for FY24-25, pegging Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation at 4.8 per cent. Quarter-wise, inflation is forecasted at 5.7 per cent for Q3 and 4.5 per cent for Q4. For F
India's retail inflation rose to a 14-month high of 6.21 per cent in October, up from 5.49 per cent in August. On the back of rising vegetable prices food inflation galloped and rose in double digits for the first time in fifteen months to 10.87 per cent from 9.2 per cent in the previous mon
The continued spurt in food prices and fading of the high base effect likely led to a spike in October retail inflation figures. According to a report by the Union Bank of India, retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index is seen jumping to 6.15 per cent, breaching RBI's 6 per cent t
Das said, "Real GDP growth for 2024-25 is projected at 7.2 per cent. With Q2 at 7 per cent, Q3 at 7.4 per cent and Q4 7.4 per cent. Real GDP growth for Q1 of next financial year that is 2025-26 is projected at 7.3 per cent and the risks are evenly balanced."
In light of the recent 50 basis points (bps) rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may consider a similar move, potentially announcing a rate cut by February 2025, according to a report by SBI Research.
The SBI's latest report highlights that the once-dominant "Follow the Fed" mantra appears to be waning, with an increasing number of central banks prioritizing domestic economic conditions over synchronizing with U.S. rate decisions, signalling a shift in global monetary policy dynamics.
The ongoing volatility in the prices of key food items such as tomatoes, onions, and potatoes (collectively known as TOP) and pulses continues to pose significant challenges for the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), highlights a report by SBI.