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What the revision of 3-decade-old inflation index may mean for rural wages

What the revision of a three-decade-old inflation index may mean for rural wages

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's MPC minutes: Status quo in August hinged on tariffs, rate-cut outcome

All the six members of the MPC unanimously decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent while maintaining the "neutral" stance

Stock market close highlights: Sensex up 304pts, Nifty at 24,619; Healthcare, Auto, Metal shine

Stock Market Close Highlights, August 13, 2025: The BSE Sensex settled 304.32 points or 0.38% higher at 80,539.91 levels, while Nifty50 ended 131.95 points or 0.54% higher at 24,619.35 levels.

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

Goldman Sachs trims India's GDP forecast on Trump's 25% tariffs

Goldman Sachs lowered India's economic growth forecast after Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff

6 factors that will impact India Inc's earnings in the quarters ahead

A significant drag comes from the private banking sector, which is expected to report its second consecutive quarter of declining earnings since March 2020

RBI may cut rates further if inflation falls or growth slows: Guv Malhotra

While price stability remains the central bank's primary objective, growth is also a key consideration

Geopolitical tensions not to put much pressure on rupee, inflation: S&P

The ongoing geopolitical tensions are unlikely to put a "significant pressure" on the rupee or inflation as global energy prices are lower than last year, which will limit current account outflows and domestic energy price pressures, S&P Global Ratings said on Tuesday. S&P Global Ratings Economist Vishrut Rana said a key mitigating factor of India is that energy prices are still lower than last year --? Brent crude oil traded at roughly USD 85/barrel a year ago and current prices are still lower. "This will help contain both current account outflows and domestic energy price pressures -- while energy prices may rise moderately, the path of food prices will have a higher impact on inflation. Overall, we do not expect significant pressure on the Indian rupee or inflation," Rana told PTI. Rates of the benchmark Brent crude fell to around USD 69 a barrel after US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a "complete and total ceasefire". Israel and Iran .

What works in central banking? Striking a balance between talk and action

The latest monetary policy has also gone for a 50-basis-point rate cut, double the anticipated reduction

India's WPI inflation dips to 0.39% in May, lowest level in 14 months

WPI inflation eased to 0.39 per cent in May, a 14-month low, as prices of food, fuel, and primary articles cooled; core inflation also declined

India's retail inflation dips to over 6-year low of 2.82% in May: Govt data

Cereal prices rose by 4.77% in May 2025, a slight moderation from April's 5.35% rise. Prices of pulses dropped 8.22%, following a 5.23% decline in April

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'

CRR cut surprised mkts; RBI may await data before next rate move: Analysts

The policy, according to U R Bhat, co-founder & director, Alphaniti Fintech shows the RBI's confidence in inflation and other macro variables

RBI Policy: Full of surprises, dovish on growth, neutral on further cuts

With inflation expected to rise back to above 4 per cent by Q4-FY26, the Monetary Policy Committee has capitalised upon the available headroom to frontload rate action

Inflation at multi-month low: More rate cuts on the cards?

India’s inflation numbers are finally giving our wallets a breather—and there’s more good news possibly on the way. Are there more RBI rate cuts on the way? Watch the video to find out.

Indian Rupee opens 24 paise lower at 85.52/$; snaps 3-day winning streak

The domestic currency began the session 24 paise lower at 85.52 after closing at 85.28 against the greenback on Wednesday

India inflation in March steady at 3.6% after four months of decline: Poll

Food price rises had steadily moderated over the previous four months but likely bottomed in March as the country's farm industry experienced uneven rainfall and heat waves

RBI lowers FY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.5% on global trade uncertainties

Inflation outlook for India improves on sharp decline in food prices and record wheat and pulse production

'RBI may again cut repo rate by 25 bps as inflation eases, growth slows'

The Reserve Bank is likely to cut key interest rates again by up to 25 basis points this week, as lower inflation provides support for an accommodative monetary policy stance, and there is a pressing need to stimulate growth at a time when the reciprocal tariffs announced by the US is posing a challenge to the global economy. In February, the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee, headed by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, slashed the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent. It was the first reduction since May 2020 and the first revision after two-and-a-half years. The 54th meeting of the MPC, the rate-setting panel, is scheduled to start deliberations on April 7, and the decision will be announced on April 9. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate (short-term lending rate) unchanged at 6.5 per cent since February 2023. The last time the RBI reduced the rate was during the Covid times (May 2020), and thereafter, it was gradually raised to 6.5 per cent. Bank of Baroda Chie