Page 2 - Latest Updates on Inflation
Energy stress, weak monsoon to slow India's growth to 6.6% in FY27: S&P
The rating agency expects higher inflation, a possible RBI rate hike and slower economic growth amid energy market disruptions and below-normal monsoon conditions
 "Energy stress, weak monsoon to slow India's growth to 6.6% in FY27: S&P")
Foreign currency inflows to support domestic liquidity: RBI's MPC member
The growth-inflation outlook remains clouded despite easing West Asia tensions, with risks from food prices and supply chains, says Bhattacharya
 "Foreign currency inflows to support domestic liquidity: RBI's MPC member")
Minutes of June MPC meet: Members wary of generalisation of inflation
RBI Monetary Policy Committee members highlighted risks of inflation becoming broad-based and stressed uncertainty around growth and prices due to the West Asia conflict
 "Minutes of June MPC meet: Members wary of generalisation of inflation")
P&G India sees rural consumption growth soften amid inflation pressures
The FMCG major said rural demand continues to outpace urban consumption, but inflation, delayed monsoon and global uncertainties are beginning to weigh on growth
 "P&G India sees rural consumption growth soften amid inflation pressures")
Medical costs up, ICICI Lombard makes a case for higher health cover
The insurer said customers should consider higher sums insured to keep pace with rising treatment costs, while stressing that the final decision rests with policyholders
 "Medical costs up, ICICI Lombard makes a case for higher health cover")
India's wholesale inflation rises to 9.68% in May on high fuel, food prices
Rising energy costs linked to the West Asia conflict drove fuel inflation to 30.33 per cent, while food inflation climbed to 4.49 per cent in May
 "India's wholesale inflation rises to 9.68% in May on high fuel, food prices")
Inflation worries keep markets wary even after US-Iran peace deal
A drop in oil prices may ease inflation and give central banks more flexibility, but key issues, including Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief and future operations of Hormuz remain unsettled
 "Inflation worries keep markets wary even after US-Iran peace deal")
US-Iran peace deal may help boost India's exports, stabilise rupee
Experts said the announcement, if implemented successfully, would reduce pressure on India's import bill, ease inflationary covers and create a more conducive environment for trade
 "US-Iran peace deal may help boost India's exports, stabilise rupee")
India's long-term consumption story intact despite challenges: KKR
The investment firm says rising incomes, premiumisation and financial deepening continue to support India's long-term growth outlook despite energy and AI-related pressures
 "India's long-term consumption story intact despite challenges: KKR")
Inflation likely rose to 4% in May amid rising food, fuel costs: Poll
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said underlying inflation pressures remained benign, although second-round effects warranted vigilance
 "Inflation likely rose to 4% in May amid rising food, fuel costs: Poll")
Indian companies hike prices, shrink packs as Iran war squeezes margins
The US-Israeli war on Iran has disrupted trade routes and lifted input costs globally, hitting import-reliant economies like India harder, where a weaker rupee is adding to inflation
 "Indian companies hike prices, shrink packs as Iran war squeezes margins")
EMs in the oil shock: Policymakers are going into an examination hall
The 2026 oil shock is testing emerging economies, with fuel pricing, exchange-rate flexibility and inflation control set to determine growth outcomes
 "EMs in the oil shock: Policymakers are going into an examination hall")
RBI policy: 'Inflation target sacrosanct for us, not in abeyance at all'
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the 4% inflation target remains sacrosanct, while stressing a data-driven approach amid supply-side risks and uncertainty
 "RBI policy: 'Inflation target sacrosanct for us, not in abeyance at all'")
Indian households expect inflation to spike as consumer confidence wanes
RBI surveys show Indian households expect inflation to jump amid US-Iran war tensions and weak monsoon forecasts, driving a steep decline in consumer confidence
 "Indian households expect inflation to spike as consumer confidence wanes")
Asia faces rate-hike pressure as energy shock, AI boom fuel inflation
Asia is particularly vulnerable because it sits at the center of global manufacturing and technology supply chains while remaining heavily reliant on imported energy
 "Asia faces rate-hike pressure as energy shock, AI boom fuel inflation")
Best of BS Opinion: RBI faces twin inflation risks as uncertainty swirls
Today's Opinion highlights the RBI's policy choices, soaring IPL franchise valuations, fiscal challenges, climate targets and a timely examination of contemporary China
 "Best of BS Opinion: RBI faces twin inflation risks as uncertainty swirls")
RBI monetary policy: The critical need to attract foreign savings
Rising fuel prices and tighter global conditions are reshaping India's funding landscape, increasing reliance on bank credit as foreign and domestic savings slow
 "RBI monetary policy: The critical need to attract foreign savings")
Iran's inflation at 77.2% in May, highest level since World War II
A report Monday by Iran's Central Bank represents the first official acknowledgment of what Iranians shopping, paying for a taxi or visiting a medical clinic already know
 "Iran's inflation at 77.2% in May, highest level since World War II")
Fuel price hikes could add up to 48 bps to inflation, warns Crisil
Crisil said cumulative increases in petrol and diesel prices could approach Rs 10 per litre, raising transport costs and exerting upward pressure on both food and core inflation
 "Fuel price hikes could add up to 48 bps to inflation, warns Crisil")
RBI may maintain status quo in June, hike rates twice in FY27: Economists
Most of the respondents expect the central bank to resume policy tightening later in FY27 amid mounting inflation risks
 "RBI may maintain status quo in June, hike rates twice in FY27: Economists")