Coordination with fiscal policy becomes critical amid 'supply shock as bad as it is', says Malhotra
In the 12 months through April, the CPI advanced 3.8 per cent . That was the biggest year-on-year increase since May 2023 and followed a 3.3 per cent rise in March
If the government allows prices to adjust swiftly in response to the changed supply situation, then people will automatically follow suit
The producer price index (PPI) increased 2.8 per cent from a year earlier, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data showed
Executives of FMCG makers, which have already gone for recent price hikes of around 3 to 5%, in latest earnings calls have indicated either ongoing price increases or readiness to raise prices further
Indian companies raised prices of LPG, widely used as a cooking fuel in households, in March after the West Asia conflict disrupted energy supplies, an effect economists said likely carried into April
Inflation accelerated to multiyear highs across much of Asia, latest figures showed, led by higher transport, logistics and utility costs
The government, after consultation with the RBI, has notified the inflation target framework for a five year period through March 31, 2031
Instead of panic, respond with preparedness; keep separate money pools of money for short-, medium-, and long-term needs
From India's FTA strategy and Sun Pharma's global ambitions to LPG shortages, West Asia risks and Asean ties, here are the key insights from today's Opinion page
This year's adverse weather conditions will likely push inflation above 5 per cent in the fiscal year beginning April 1, exceeding the RBI's projection of 4.6 per cent
RBI MPC member flags adverse shift in growth-inflation balance, warns of rising policy risks amid global uncertainty and persistent inflation expectations
As digital payments reshape consumption patterns, questions arise over whether India's CPI-based inflation targeting adequately reflects real transaction prices in a rapidly evolving economy
War, weak monsoon raise upside risks to inflation
Malhotra further highlighted India's continued commitment to regulatory reforms and enhanced ease of access and operations for foreign investors
Fitch warns India's fiscal deficit may exceed the FY27 target due to higher subsidies and policy support, while Moody's sees rising inflation and unemployment risks
Nestle India reported strong Q4 growth, but rising raw material costs, sustained ad spends and high valuations may limit upside despite volume-led gains
India can sustain economic growth despite crude prices in the $90-100 per barrel range, supported by strong consumption, infrastructure spending and macroeconomic resilience
Moody's Analytics projects India's unemployment rate to edge up to 7 per cent in 2026, while inflation may rise to 4.5 per cent, the highest among Asia-Pacific peers
The British central bank is expected to keep borrowing costs on hold on April 30 at the end of its next scheduled Monetary Policy Committee meeting