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Weekly economy wrap: Tax collections rise, but inflation and trade gap bite

Stronger tax collections and exports offered support, but higher inflation, a widening trade deficit and elevated debt kept macroeconomic risks in focus

Retail inflation breaches RBI's median target again to hit 4.45% in July

India's retail inflation rose to 4.45% in July, driven by higher food prices, while economists expect no immediate RBI rate hike despite rising upside risks

July retail inflation marginally rises to 4.45% on higher food prices

Rural food inflation stood at 5.79 per cent, while urban food inflation was 5.05 per cent; this was higher than 5.45 per cent and 5.09 per cent, respectively, in June

US CPI to show inflationary pressures easing after recent war-driven rise

The closely watched consumer price index is seen rising 0.1% in July following a 0.4% decline in the prior month

HFIs show sustained economic activity, domestic demand in Q1: Chaudhary

Finance MoS Pankaj Chaudhary said improving industrial output, moderate inflation and resilient domestic demand support growth despite global uncertainty and monsoon risks.

Rural income gains hit two-year low, informal borrowing rises: Nabard

Nabard's latest survey shows that rural income growth has slowed to a two-year low. The findings come as rural inflation reached 5% in June, compared with 4% in urban area

India's retail inflation breaches RBI target to hit 4.38% in June

Fuel costs lift food prices; experts don't expect rate hike

June retail inflation marginally rises to 4.38%, food inflation at 5.32%

Food inflation in June increased to 5.32 per cent in June from 4.78 per cent in May, indicating renewed pressure on household food expenses

India's consumer inflation likely rose above RBI's 4% target in June: Poll

This would also be the highest inflation reading since India introduced its revised consumer price index series with a new base year and updated consumption basket in January

Retail inflation rises to 3.93% in May as food, transport costs increase

Retail inflation accelerated to 3.93 per cent in May, nearing the RBI's target, as higher food and transport costs offset the favourable base effect

May retail inflation marginally rises to 3.93%, food inflation at 4.78%

Food inflation rose to 4.78 per cent in May, pushing up overall price pressures; rural inflation accelerated to 4.25 per cent, remaining above urban inflation at 3.53 per cent

RBI MPC meet: Inflation for FY27 pegged at 5.1%, GDP growth at 6.6%

RBI MPC June: The policy committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, and the committee maintained its 'neutral' stance

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

Anti-dumping duties can save India $3 billion per year in forex: Report

A report by C-DEP and Centre for WTO Studies says implementing pending DGTR recommendations could reduce forex outflow and support domestic industry with limited inflationary impact

Inflation prints: Wholesale, retail paths diverge amid West Asia turmoil

Over financial years 2017-2026, the volatility of WPI, measured by standard deviation, was almost three times higher than that of CPI, according to the rating agency

April WPI hits 8.3%: Will rising wholesale pressure drive retail inflation?

India's wholesale inflation hit 8.3% in April, driven by fuel prices. While retail inflation remains lower at 3.48%, rising supply-chain costs may soon push consumer prices higher

Fuel price hike may push back the consumption story amid higher inflation

Slowdown in consumption will come in the way of private investment, which can now turn further cautious on taking such decisions.

Fuel price hike impact: 'Rupee depreciation to trigger more FPI outflows'

If crude prices remain elevated for an extended period, trade and CAD will further widen, impacting the rupee more. The rupee might depreciate to 100, and trigger more FPI outflows.

India's April retail inflation rises to 3.48% as food prices increase

Food inflation, measured by the All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), rose to 4.20 per cent in April from 3.87 per cent in March.

Weekly economy wrap: Inflation uptick, monsoon fears weigh on outlook

Economy wrap April 13-19: Rising fuel-led inflation, job market stress and West Asia risks cloud near-term outlook even as government attempts to sustain growth momentum