Page 2 - Latest Updates on Inflation
Weak monsoon dents rural demand as tractor sales fall in September
Tractor sales at Mahindra & Mahindra fell 21 per cent, and Escorts Kubota's declined 16.7 per cent in September, while passenger vehicle demand remained strong ahead of the festive season
 "Weak monsoon dents rural demand as tractor sales fall in September")
From farmers to shopkeepers, India counts the cost of a weak monsoon
Rice yields have fallen after erratic monsoon rains, while higher farm input costs threaten rural incomes and spending during the key wedding and festival season
 "From farmers to shopkeepers, India counts the cost of a weak monsoon")
Best of BS Opinion: After trade policy clashes, is a capital war imminent?
From India's narrowing demographic window and Boeing 737 MAX safety concerns to capital-flow risks, Carrefour's return and AI's social costs, today's opinions examine long-term structural shifts
 "Best of BS Opinion: After trade policy clashes, is a capital war imminent?")
Asia to face sustained inflation pressure through 2027, warns ADB
The ADB forecasts inflation for the developing Asia-Pacific region at 4.2% this year and 3.5% next year, both well above the 3% recorded in 2025
 "Asia to face sustained inflation pressure through 2027, warns ADB")
From GDP to inflation: How US-Iran conflict is affecting major economies
The US-Iran conflict has pushed up oil prices, disrupted trade and raised inflation risks, but its economic impact varies across major economies
 "From GDP to inflation: How US-Iran conflict is affecting major economies")
Protect your portfolio, household budget from rising inflation and rates
Review spending, reduce costly debt, favour quality equities and avoid longer-duration funds unless you have a matching horizon
 "Protect your portfolio, household budget from rising inflation and rates")
Retirement corpus: How to beat inflation, avoid running out of funds
Use time-based buckets, limit withdrawals and retain growth assets
 "Retirement corpus: How to beat inflation, avoid running out of funds")
Telangana tops India's inflation table for eighth consecutive month
Telangana recorded the highest combined inflation among states in August at 6.27 per cent, while rural inflation exceeded urban inflation across most leading states.
 "Telangana tops India's inflation table for eighth consecutive month")
RBI may hike rates by 25 bps each in Oct & Dec as inflation may cross 6%
Economists say the rate hike cycle could be shallow, with 50-75 bps hike in the current cycle
 "RBI may hike rates by 25 bps each in Oct & Dec as inflation may cross 6%")
Buzzing stocks: RIL, SBI Life, ICICI Lombard, Shree Cement hit 52-wk lows
ACC, Ambuja Cements, India Cements and Shree Cement from the cement sector hit their respective 52-week lows.
 "Buzzing stocks: RIL, SBI Life, ICICI Lombard, Shree Cement hit 52-wk lows")
Retail inflation rises to 4.82% in August as food inflation climbs to 5.95%
Food inflation rose to 5.95 per cent in August from 5.52 per cent in July, while rural and urban headline inflation stood at 5.23 per cent and 4.31 per cent, respectively
 "Retail inflation rises to 4.82% in August as food inflation climbs to 5.95%")
Food inflation threatens festive cheer as kharif, El Nino risks mount
Food inflation could remain elevated through the festive season as uneven monsoon rains, kharif crop uncertainties, El Nino risks and higher global food prices put pressure on household budgets
 "Food inflation threatens festive cheer as kharif, El Nino risks mount")
Cost of home-cooked meals moderately higher in August: Crisil report
The cost of a vegetarian meal increased 1 per cent year-on-year and month-on-month to ₹29.5 per thali, the monthly report by the research arm of domestic rating agency Crisil said
 "Cost of home-cooked meals moderately higher in August: Crisil report")
From crises to inflation: What RBI Governors' speeches tell us about policy
From Subbarao and Rajan's crisis-era outreach to Patel's reticence and Das' Governor's Statements, the RBI's communication has evolved alongside India's economic challenges
 "From crises to inflation: What RBI Governors' speeches tell us about policy")
US inflation data boosts dollar as Fed hike bets rise ahead of Jackson Hole
The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies, rose 0.21% to 99.12 and was on pace for its biggest daily gain since August 6, with the euro down 0.16% at $1.1655.
 "US inflation data boosts dollar as Fed hike bets rise ahead of Jackson Hole")
Datanomics: Manufacturers beat input price changes despite volatility
Disaggregated figures for the top five categories showed month-on-month volatility.
 "Datanomics: Manufacturers beat input price changes despite volatility")
Wholesale inflation eases marginally to 9.78% in July as fuel prices cool
Fuel and power inflation slowed sharply in July, offsetting higher inflation in primary articles and manufactured products, while core WPI rose to 8.2 per cent
 "Wholesale inflation eases marginally to 9.78% in July as fuel prices cool")
Wholesale inflation eases to 9.78% in July as fuel price rise cools
WPI Food Index inflation rose to 6.65% in July from 6.14% in June, while fuel and power inflation eased to 20.05% from 27.41%
 "Wholesale inflation eases to 9.78% in July as fuel price rise cools")
India's inflation rises to 4.45%, but unlikely to shift RBI rate outlook
India's retail inflation rose for a second straight month above the RBI's 4% target in July, but remained within the central bank's 2-6% tolerance band.
FMCG to automobiles: India Inc counting the cost of West Asia conflict
While several firms have responded with calibrated price increases to protect margins, many signalled that further price escalations could follow
 "FMCG to automobiles: India Inc counting the cost of West Asia conflict")