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RBI's status quo on rates reflects Confidence in economy and Caution amid
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee keeps the policy rates unchanged on Wednesday, Economists have largely welcomed the decision to hold the policy repo rate steady, viewing it as a balanced approach.
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RBI revises retail inflation downward to 3.1% for FY26 from 3.7% projectio
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised its Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation projection for the financial year 2025-26 downward to 3.1% for the financial year 2026 (FY26), a significant reduction from the 3.7 per cent forecast made in June.
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RBI to lower inflation target for FY26 in upcoming August MPC, inflation t
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to revise its inflation target downward for the financial year 2025-26 in the upcoming August MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) meeting, according to a recent report by CareEdge Ratings.
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Pakistan: Food inflation surges in Punjab province as price control fails
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Rising food prices across Pakistan's Punjab province have sparked widespread public frustration, with consumers consistently forced to pay well above the officially fixed rates for everyday essentials, The Express Tribune reported.
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Expect pause in next policy meeting, RBI already frontloaded rate cuts: Ca
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The RBI has already frontloaded the rate cuts, anticipating the moderation in inflation, and it is unlikely the central bank would go for further rate cuts unless economic growth concerns aggravate, CareEdge said in a pre-monetary policy review meeting.
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Pakistan's July inflation rises to 4.1 pc amid fuel, food price hikes
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's inflation surged to 4.1 per cent in July, driven primarily by rising costs of non-perishable food items and the Pakistani government-administered increases in energy tariffs, The Express Tribune reported. While still within the country's Finance Ministry's projected range of 3.5 p
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RBI may announce 25 bps rate cut in August to boost credit growth ahead of
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to announce a 25 basis points (bps) repo rate cut in the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled from August 5 to 7, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
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US household bills will increase by USD 2400 annually due to Trump's tarif
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The new tariffs imposed by the United States are expected to significantly impact American households, with average bills likely to rise by around USD 2,400 in the short term due to inflation driven by these tariffs, according to a research report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
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US Fed rate cut chances increase, 25 bps cut likely in September: ICICI Ba
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The likelihood of a 25 basis points rate cut by the US Federal Reserve in September has increased, but the final decision will depend on upcoming economic data, according to a recent report by ICICI Bank.
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Affluent Indians need Rs 3.5 crore for comfortable retirement, says HSBC r
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indians will need to save an estimated ₹3.5 crore (approximately USD 401,000) to ensure a comfortable and secure retirement, according to a report by HSBC.
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HRCP demands PKR 75K minimum wage amid rising inflation, slams government
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
This demand was made by HRCP leaders and other speakers during an event that took place on Monday, which included a screening of a documentary titled 'The right to a living wage'.
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India Ratings slashes GDP forecast below RBI estimates, citing headwinds
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has slashed India's GDP projections for 2025-26 to 6.3 per cent, a 30 basis points lower than its earlier forecast of 6.6 per cent in December 2024.
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