Page 20 - India Inflation

In a surprise move, RBI raises repo rate by 40 bps to 4.40 per cent

The RBI MPC voted unanimously to increase the benchmark rate, said Governor Shaktikanta Das

Manufacturing sector sees faster growth amid high inflation in Apr: PMI

India's manufacturing sector activities witnessed faster growth in April amid quicker increases in production as well as factory orders, and renewed expansion in international sales, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose from 54.0 in March to 54.7 in April, as a retreat of COVID-19 restrictions continued to support demand. The April PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the tenth straight month. In PMI parlance, a print above 50 means expansion, while a score below 50 denotes contraction. "The Indian manufacturing PMI remained well inside positive territory during April, recovering some of the ground lost in March. Factories continued to scale up production at an above-trend pace, with the ongoing increases in sales and input purchasing, suggesting that growth will be sustained in the near-term," said Pollyanna De Lima, Economics Associate Director at S&P ...

PMI manufacturing rises to 54.7 in April on robust demand, factory orders

International demand also jumped robustly to a 9-month high after contracting in March and domestic demand was above average.

Rising oil prices, inflation to hit India's smartphone market in 2022

The biggest challenge this year will be maintaining device affordability in India, according to global market research firm Canalys

FII ownership of NSE 500 stocks at 3-year low: BofA Securities

Given the multiple headwinds, BofA Securities expects markets to be sideways the near-term given inflation impacting volume growth and margins across several sectors

Factors that could slow down the spawning of Indian unicorns in 2022

Apart from Fed rate hike, inflation and Russia-Ukraine war, it is the challenges within the soonicorn ecosystem that could spoil the billion-dollar party for many enterprises.

Are current inflation worries overstretched for the markets?

With the economy facing inflationary pressures, concerns are mounting about its impact on markets and corporate performance. But are the fears overstretched? Is there a silver lining for investors?

Statsguru: From India to US, six charts show rising global inflation

In the US, consumer price inflation has been higher than in India for the last seven months

Shorter-duration funds a good bet amid rising rates, say analysts

In its April 8 monetary policy review, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) signalled that from being supportive towards growth, its focus would now shift towards reining in inflation

TMS Ep151: Inflation and monsoon, Museum of PMs, IT stocks, OROP

Will monsoon provide some relief from inflation woes? What can visitors expect to see at the new PMs' Museum? Will the IT stocks underperform from here on? What is OROP? Find all answers here

Will a better monsoon provide some relief from inflation woes?

A sustained rise in crude oil prices led to inflation. Should Indians resign to the fact that food prices and retail inflation will continue to stay high? Or, will rain gods provide some relief?

TMS Ep150: Inflation, green hydrogen, new-age tech stocks, on-device wallet

Can consumers expect relief from further fuel price hike? Will green hydrogen fuel India's future? Should you bet on new-age tech stocks? What's on-device wallet for UPI transactions? All answers here

March CPI inflation at 6.9% may trigger rate hike cycle from June: Analysts

Annual retail inflation shot up to a 17-month high of 6.95 per cent in March from a year ago, remaining above the tolerance limit of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a third straight month

'Turning the policy corner': What experts have to say about RBI decisions

RBI monetary Policy: As the central bank keeps the repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent, here is what the industry experts has to say

Inflation woes: 10-year bond yield near 7% ahead of RBI MPC meet

The yield on the 10-year benchmark government bond closed at 6.92 per cent on Wednesday, up from the previous close of 6.90 per cent

Is the worst over for the markets?

Apart from the Ukraine-Russia war, high inflation and exit of easy money policy can be a risk for investors this fiscal. Can markets withstand turbulent times or is there a devil waiting in disguise?

Q4 preview: IT companies may beat Ukraine crisis, inflation worries

Analysts believe top-line growth will be driven by broad-based demand

Petrol, diesel prices can rise by Rs 12, LPG by Rs 280 a cylinder: Nomura

Besides the petrol, diesel and LPG prices, compounding the woes for manufacturers and consumers alike is the sharp hike in prices of natural gas starting April 1 for a period of six months

Analysts see more pain ahead for FMCG stocks amid rising input costs

Instead of a recovery in gross margins in fiscal 2022-23 (FY23), Jefferies now builds-in 50-200 basis point (bps) YoY decline, assuming crude stays closer to $100 a barrel and palm oil at $1,500/MT

TMS Ep135: Inflation, Covid-induced changes, cement stocks, gig economy

Will India Inc pass on the rising input cost to consumers? Are Covid-induced changes here to stay? Should investors buy cement stocks post recent correction? What is the gig economy? All answers here