August CPI Inflation

August CPI-based inflation: The food inflation for August stood at -0.69 per cent, rising 107 basis points, as compared to July

The work on appropriate weights of various items could be completed once the household consumption expenditure survey is out

Closing Bell on September 12, 2023: Among sectors, the Nifty Media index declined nearly 4 per cent, the Nifty Metal index nearly 3 per cent, and the Nifty PSU Bank and Auto indices up to 2.5 per cent

On the exchange rate, the report said the rupee was holding its poise, with adequate supplies of dollars

Parliament likely to discuss the matter today; MPC to consider matter at 3-day meet that begins on Wednesday

Among the food items, the sharpest YoY uptick was for vegetables at 6.9%, pulses and products at 6.94%, and meat and fish at 8.51%

Industrial activity in the country had contracted by 0.2 per cent in June