Time to take inflation seriously as ripple effect may maul the economy
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during an SBI event in Mumbai this week, called for a rate cut while saying the govt is watchful of the emerging slowdown concerns
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RBI says Oct retail inflation a 'sticker shock' after wake-up call in Sept
On growth, RBI economists write the lack of speed in Q2 is "behind us" as private consumption is back to being the driver of domestic demand with a festival boost
India needs 'far more affordable' interest rates: FM
Nirmala Sitharaman says this is one of the requirements if India aspires to become a 'Viksit Bharat', not just an aspiration but a reality
Brands having blanket behaviour about pricing haven't done well
The rise in oil prices due to the Russia-Ukraine war created changes in demand and costs.
IMF hints at 'sustained slowdown' in China, India in 2025
IMF says Emerging Asia’s strong growth is expected to subside, from 5.7% in 2023 to 5% in 2025. In China, the slowdown is projected to be more gradual
U.S. Fed aggressively cuts interest rate by 50 bps; will RBI follow suit?
Historical trends suggest that the Reserve Bank of India often aligns its policy direction with the U.S. Federal Reserve.
RBI warns of cautious monetary policy approach if food inflation persists
With spillovers to costs, service charges and output prices, the danger of food inflation surfacing as a more generalised phenomenon has increased, says RBI paper.
Wholesale inflation eases to 3-month low of 2.04% in July
Wholesale price index inflation stood at 3.36% in June and 2.74% in May.
RBI prioritises inflation over growth; rate cut likely by Dec, say experts
The RBI maintains status quo for the 9th straight time, keeps repo rates unchanged at 6.5% and the MSF at 6.75%
MPC Meet: RBI maintains 'status quo' on repo rate; retains inflation, GDP forecast
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das says MPC is committed to ensuring price stability, which results in a period of sustained growth
