Page 2 - Cpi Inflation

GST cut a partial cushion against trade headwinds, says Mahesh Nandurkar

GST rate cuts are definitely positive for consumption, especially with the festival season approaching, says Nandurkar

GST rate cut may ease CPI inflation by 25bps; 40bps dent on fiscal deficit

Here's how analysts leading brokerages assess the impact of the GST rate rejig on the Indian economy, bond markets and the possibility of an aggressive interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India

Headline inflation should continue to be the target, says BS poll

Economists back headline CPI as India's inflation target, stressing food's heavy weight in consumption and urging RBI to retain the 4% benchmark with the current tolerance band

India's inflation index to be revised every 5 years: Saurabh Garg

The new CPI series will be released by Mospi in the first quarter of 2026, with 2024 as the base year. Currently, the base year is 2012

India should continue with its flexible inflation targeting framework

Continuing with the FIT framework will ensure policy certainty in these uncertain times

Best of BS Opinion: The RBI's current policy framework has worked well

Today's Opinion Page looks at the RBI's recent discussion paper on inflation targeting, OpenAI's plans for India, the role of institutions in growth, and the recent GST rate cuts boost to growth

The RBI's monetary policy framework has worked well, change not required

The trend-inflation rate has hovered close to the target, except mostly in times of excess volatility, and the credibility of the central bank has visibly strengthened

RBI floats discussion paper to review inflation targeting framework

RBI has launched a discussion paper to review its inflation targeting framework, focusing on the core vs headline inflation debate, the 4% target, and tolerance band before next review in March 2026

RBI lowers inflation forecast to 3.1% for FY26; growth outlook unchanged

August MPC: RBI cuts FY26 inflation forecast to 3.1% on easing food prices, favourable monsoon; growth outlook steady at 6.5%, CRR cut to begin in September

RBI monetary policy: Room for more easing ahead amid geopolitical shifts

Since June, retail inflation sprang fresh downside surprises to reach six-year low of 2.1% y/y. Average CPI inflation in 2025-26 will likely undershoot the RBI's downwardly revised projection of 3.7%

Rate cut? Status quo likely in Aug monetary policy despite inflation dip

RBI set to lower inflation projection, but GDP growth estimate and policy stance may remain unchanged

Datanomics: Telangana slips into deflation, Andhra sees flat prices

Though Telangana saw deflation in June, this was not the first time. Around six and a half year ago, it witnessed deflation for two consecutive months of December and January

Inflation undershoots, yet risks remain: Rate cuts may spark volatility

The MPC's June 2025 decision to cut the repo rate by 50 basis points - more than expected - surprised markets

Bernstein expects markets to consolidate; sees Nifty at 26,500 by 2025-end

As a strategy, they have moved utilities sector to equal weight. Financials, Telecom, small discretionary, remain their overweight sectors.

CPI inflation to average 4% in FY26, down from 4.6% in FY25: Crisil

Rating agency Crisil, in its latest research report, said that the consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation is expected to average four per cent this financial year, as compared to 4.6 per cent last fiscal. The agency said that food inflation is expected to be softer given the forecasts of above-normal monsoon by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Non-food inflation is expected to be subdued on the back of lower commodity prices, the report said. CPI is the key measure used by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI for targeting inflation. According to Crisil, GDP growth is seen at 6.5 per cent with downside risks. The tariff moves by the US are seen as a risk for exports, while domestic factors like an adequate monsoon and repo rate cuts will be supportive of growth, the agency said. There is supportive liquidity in the system, which should aid the financial conditions of the economy, but capital flows are expected to be volatile along with the rupee, the repo

Stock market close: Sensex up 317 pts, Nifty at 25,196 as markets snap 4-day fall; all sectors gain

Sensex Today | Stock Market close, Tuesday, July 15, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap index and the Nifty SmallCap index rose around 0.95 per cent each

Rupee sees mild gains as inflation cools; opens higher at 85.97/$

Indian rupee today: The domestic currency opened 2 paise higher at 85.97 against the dollar on Tuesday

Stock Market close highlights: IT drags Sensex 247 pts, Nifty at 25,082; SMIDs, realty stocks shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market close, Monday, July 14, 2025: In the broader markets, Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap index were up 0.71 per cent and 1.04 per cent, respectively

Watershed moments: Introduction of RBI's flexible inflation targeting model

FIT model set to be reviewed amid call for excluding food inflation

India May inflation likely cooled to 3% as food price pressure eases: Poll

RBI which targets inflation in the middle of its 2-6 per cent range in the medium term, also shifted its policy stance to 'neutral' from 'accommodative'