Page 2 - Latest Updates on Inflation
September retail inflation eases to 1.54%, food inflation down at -2.28%
September CPI-based inflation: The inflation dipped in September after an increase in August that marked the first monthly rise in inflation in 10 months
 "September retail inflation eases to 1.54%, food inflation down at -2.28%")
Slower growth, under-target inflation will prompt another rate cut: BMI
BMI added that the central bank's growth and inflation forecasts for FY26 are too high, pointing to it as one of the main reasons behind the possible cuts
 "Slower growth, under-target inflation will prompt another rate cut: BMI")
The wisdom of waiting: Why RBI held back despite inflation plunging
With inflation easing to 2.6%, RBI opts for caution, saving rate cuts for later
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Best of BS Opinion: GST 2.0 reforms miss underlying core principles
Today's pieces look at the available space for more rate cuts, the sorry state of tribunals, why GST reforms are not really that, and how India can harness its vast non-export MSME sector
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RBI may cut rates by 25 bps as inflation stays benign: SBI Research
The RBI reduced the key short-term lending rate (repo) by 100 basis points in three tranches beginning in February, amidst declining consumer price index (CPI) based inflation
 "RBI may cut rates by 25 bps as inflation stays benign: SBI Research")
Stock Market Highlights: Sensex snaps 3-day winning run, ends 388pts down; IT, FMCG dip; PSBs rally
Stock Market highlights on September 19: Sectorally, the Nifty PSU Bank index outperformed, closing with gains of 1.28 per cent
 "Stock Market Highlights: Sensex snaps 3-day winning run, ends 388pts down; IT, FMCG dip; PSBs rally")
BoE holds main UK interest rate at 4% with inflation above target
The decision was widely anticipated, as was the split of votes on the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee
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India's wholesale inflation at 0.52% in August as food prices increase
August 2025 WPI-based inflation: The positive rate of inflation in August is primarily due to an increase in the prices of food products
 "India's wholesale inflation at 0.52% in August as food prices increase")
Inflation targeting has worked for India, but transparency must improve
With fiscal pressures rising worldwide and monetary independence under strain, the anchor must remain
China's consumer prices drop fastest in 6 months as factory deflation eases
Weak consumer demand has weighed on China's economic growth as the property market downturn persists and US tariffs squeeze exports
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India's consumer inflation likely rose in Aug, ending 9-month decline: Poll
Consumer inflation, as measured by the annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 2.10 per cent in August from 1.55 per cent in July
 "India's consumer inflation likely rose in Aug, ending 9-month decline: Poll")
GST reforms expected to lower inflation, create room for rate cut
A rate cut will also depend on how the central bank assesses growth, post the 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US, with the additional 25 per cent came into effect from late August
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From boon to bane: How monsoon 2025 is turning into a nightmare for many
Above-normal monsoon this year has seen surge in kharif planting, driving up fertiliser demand, but heavy rains in northern states have also ruined standing crops, while floods have killed hundreds
 "From boon to bane: How monsoon 2025 is turning into a nightmare for many")
India's GDP growth likely to stay strong in Q2FY26, say economists
Economists say the effect of a low deflator and low base is likely to boost expansion
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India's inflation index to be revised every 5 years: Saurabh Garg
The new CPI series will be released by Mospi in the first quarter of 2026, with 2024 as the base year. Currently, the base year is 2012
Govt to tap Amazon, Flipkart data in inflation revamp, launch index
The move could make India's retail inflation data more robust by accounting for prices on online platforms as their share in household spending rises
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Best of BS Opinion: The RBI's current policy framework has worked well
Today's Opinion Page looks at the RBI's recent discussion paper on inflation targeting, OpenAI's plans for India, the role of institutions in growth, and the recent GST rate cuts boost to growth
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Powell faces high-stakes gamble on US economy in final Jackson Hole speech
Powell's high-stakes balancing act will be on full display on Friday when he makes his final address as Fed chair to the world's leading economic policymakers
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Retail inflation for farm, rural workers ease to 0.77 pc, 1.01 pc in July
The Food Index increased by 1.94 points for Agricultural Labourers (AL) and 2.16 points for Rural Labourers (RL) in July 2025
 "Retail inflation for farm, rural workers ease to 0.77 pc, 1.01 pc in July")
What the revision of a 30-year-old inflation index means for rural wages
Shifting the base year for two critical inflation indices is important as they determine minimum wages for agriculture and rural workers, and could also affect payments under the MGNREGA jobs programm
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