Page 11 - Cpi Inflation

22 states, UTs see rise in inflation, despite marginal reduction overall

Lakshadweep was the only UT where the urban inflation rate was in double digits in June

Global recession fears may ease inflationary pressures: Govt report

Review released by ministry also said that global headwinds would continue to pose downside risk to growth as crude oil and edible oils, remain major imported components

US inflation impact: Global recession fears to cool WPI inflation in India

Impact on CPI inflation to come later, rupee depreciation to negate some of this impact

Dollar ascendant as CPI stokes Fed bets; Aussie jumps on strong jobs

The dollar resumed its relentless rise on Thursday, driven by both expectations for faster Federal Reserve policy tightening and safe-haven flows amid growing fears of a recession

Ahead of inflation data, understanding how CPI is linked to RBI and markets

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) hiked the benchmark interest rate, or repo rate, in May and then in June to control demand and liquidity in the economy

CPI inflation pegged at 6.8-7.25% in June; IIP growth at 14.5-24% in May

According to MPC's own projections, the inflation rate may not come down below 6% on average before the fourth quarter of the current financial year

Inflation risk has peaked in Asia; rate hikes may moderate: Morgan Stanley

Inflation as measured by the CPI index stood at 7.04 in May 2022, higher than the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) comfort zone of 2 - 6 per cent

What RBI's letter to govt on missing inflation target is likely to contain

Failure to keep inflation between 2-6% for three straight quarters will require RBI Governor to explain to FinMin why target was missed, and steps MPC will take to achieve it going forward

Banks, IT account for 93% of the Rs 2 trillion selloff by FPIs the past yr

FMCG, construction materials were among other sectors to see large outflow, while metals, power, discretionary consumption and telecom saw inflows

Big rate hikes to be the global norm as inflation remains a challenge

With no end in sight to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, commodity prices remain elevated and supply chains remain disrupted

MPC minutes flag inflation worry; aim to bring CPI within target band by Q4

CPI inflation was 7.04% in May. In its June policy review, the MPC raised repo rate by 50 bps to 4.9%, taking the total tally of rate hikes since May to 90 bps

India better placed to avoid stagflation risk, says RBI report

Paints an encouraging picture of economic activity gaining strength, with most GDP constituents exceeding their pre-pandemic levels

RBI monetary policy: Missing inflation mandate now a 'fait accompli'

Consumer price index-based inflation, the yardstick of the RBI in monetary policy making, was, on average, above 6 per cent during the January-March quarter

Limited downside in markets provided inflation remains in check: Analysts

Peaking of inflation, analysts believe, could put a cap on bond yields and a floor on equity valuations

Polarisation damaging foundations of India's growth: Kaushik Basu

Basu further said India's big challenge is unemployment and joblessness as youth unemployment in India is over 24 per cent, which is among the highest in the world

Fuel duty cuts likely to help ease retail inflation by up to 25 bps

But experts call for other fiscal measures too to bring inflation down

TMS Ep173: Adani group, Ambuja Cement & ACC, return to office, CPI

How has Adani group charted its success over three decades? Is Ambuja Cement & ACC merger on the cards? How's India Inc making employees return to office? What is CPI-based inflation? All answers here

Morgan Stanley cuts India's FY23 growth forecast to 7.6%

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised downwards its growth projection for FY23 to 7.2 per cent from 7.8 per cent earlier

Focus on CPI inflation

Exchange rate stabilisation will import high tradeables inflation into India

Can consumers expect relief from further fuel price hike?

March inflation has surged to 6.95% in India. The government, however, is keen to share some burden if oil prices remain above $ 110 per barrel mark. But is there a relief in the offing?