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Nomura projects inflation to "drift gradually higher" in new CPI series
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Nomura, in its latest report, expects CPI inflation to "drift gradually higher in the coming months" following the transition to a 2024 base year. This overhaul includes updated weights that prioritize core categories over staple foods and introduces significant methodological upgrades to da
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Retail inflation stands at 1.33% in December, remains below RBI's medium-t
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Headline inflation in December 2025 increased by 62 basis points relative to November 2025. Inflation remained below the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4% for the 11th straight month.
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RBI Governor considered benign inflation outlook for rate cut: MPC Minutes
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Considering the benign inflation outlook - headline as well as core - real interest rates need to be lower. Therefore, I vote for a 25-bps rate cut. This will also stimulate demand and be growth-supportive," the statement from the RBI Governor said in the minutes.
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Consumer inflation in country to stay low at 0.4% in Oct-Dec quarter, lowe
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Consumer inflation is expected to stay very low in the October to December period of the current financial year, FY26, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.
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Corporate profits jump, SMEs shine in IPO market: RBI Bulletin
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday released its October 2025 Bulletin, noting that the Indian economy continues to show resilience amid global uncertainty and weak external demand.
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September CPI to be at 1.2%, first 6 days of Oct also shows a deflationary
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Headline inflation is expected to ease further with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) projected at around 1.2 per cent for September 2025, aided by a continued decline in food prices, according to Bank of Baroda's latest Price Picture report. The report attributes the moderation to sustained de
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RBI revised CPI inflation downwards to 2.6% for FY26 from earlier projecti
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday revised its inflation target for the current financial year to 2.6 per cent, marking a significant moderation from earlier projections.
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Indian stocks rise on firm global cues, low inflation; Sensex up 304 point
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Indian stock benchmarks settled higher on Wednesday, backed by a continued decline in headline inflation and some buying at lower levels. Firm global cues also supported the indices.
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India's retail inflation headed below 2% RBI tolerance band in July: Nomur
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Continuing its downward trend, retail inflation in India hit a new over six-year low in June, at 2.1 per cent.
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India's retail inflation hits new 6-year low, driven by falling food price
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the statistics ministry, the year-on-year inflation rate based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June was 2.10 per cent (provisional), a decline of 72 basis points in headline inflation from May 2025. It is the lowest year-on-year inflation since January 2019.
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India's wholesale inflation turns negative in June after over 2 years
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Wholesale inflation (WPI) in India turned negative in June at (-) 0.13 per cent as against 0.39 per cent in May, official data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry showed on Monday.
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Union Bank of India cuts 2025-26 headline inflation forecast, largely in l
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a report, the bank said June 2025 retail inflation will be at 2.3 per cent, with the worst seems to be over for now. According to them, July figures would be the near-term bottom.
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