India's Consumer Inflation
September retail inflation eases to 1.54%, food inflation down at -2.28%
September CPI-based inflation: The inflation dipped in September after an increase in August that marked the first monthly rise in inflation in 10 months
 "September retail inflation eases to 1.54%, food inflation down at -2.28%")
India's consumer inflation likely rose in Aug, ending 9-month decline: Poll
Consumer inflation, as measured by the annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 2.10 per cent in August from 1.55 per cent in July
 "India's consumer inflation likely rose in Aug, ending 9-month decline: Poll")
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
 "What works in central banking? Striking a balance between talk and action")
India inflation likely cooled to nearly 6 year low in April: Poll
Intense heatwaves this summer did little to affect a robust harvest, offering much-needed relief to many Indian households which allocate a significant portion of their budgets to food
Consumer inflation likely eased to 5.3% in Dec on modest food prices: Poll
Food prices, which make up nearly half of the country's consumer price index (CPI) basket, have kept inflation elevated in recent months, largely driven by a sustained surge in vegetable prices
 "Consumer inflation likely eased to 5.3% in Dec on modest food prices: Poll")
Not politics, not interest rates: India's economy at risk from water
The shortages are affecting rural and urban Indians alike, disrupting agriculture and industry, stoking food inflation and risking social unrest
 "Not politics, not interest rates: India's economy at risk from water")
Easing inflation no respite for people's financial woes: Kantar report
Rural market 'bright spot' for consumer goods products, says consumer research firm
 "Easing inflation no respite for people's financial woes: Kantar report")
Sensex drops 523 pts, Nifty tests 21,600 ahead of Jan CPI data; PSBs sink
Stock market highlights on February 12, 2024: The broader markets suffered deeper losses with the BSE MidCap index falling 2.6 per cent and the BSE SmallCap 3.16 per cent
 "Sensex drops 523 pts, Nifty tests 21,600 ahead of Jan CPI data; PSBs sink")
India home prices to outstrip inflation, driven by high end of market: Poll
The survey predicted home prices in large urban centres Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru rising 6.0%, 7.0% and 7.0% next year, respectively
 "India home prices to outstrip inflation, driven by high end of market: Poll")
Costlier onion, pulses likely to push up thali prices in November: CRISIL
In October, the price of pulses, which accounts for a nine per cent share in the total cost of a veg thali, increased by 19 per cent year-on-year. This kept the thali cost from falling further, CRISIL
 "Costlier onion, pulses likely to push up thali prices in November: CRISIL")
'Bond yields could stay under pressure over the next 6 months'
The rupee could continue to see near-term volatility
 "'Bond yields could stay under pressure over the next 6 months'")
Inflation may ease in March on softening food prices, says poll
Food inflation, which accounts for nearly half of the overall consumer price basket, is expected to have moderated due to falling vegetable prices, offset in part by surging cereal prices
 "Inflation may ease in March on softening food prices, says poll")
Economic growth to moderate to 6% in FY24, inflation may ease: CRISIL
Full impact of RBI's rate hikes will be next fiscal, says agency while citing three reasons for economy slowing
 "Economic growth to moderate to 6% in FY24, inflation may ease: CRISIL")
TMS Ep281: RBI on inflation, startup funding, IT stocks, base effect
Are RBI's hands tied when it comes to inflation? Why are Indian start-ups facing a severe funding winter? Will IT stocks survive global recession fears? What is low base effect? All answers here
 "TMS Ep281: RBI on inflation, startup funding, IT stocks, base effect")
Are RBI's hands tied when it comes to inflation?
Consumer inflation accelerated to five-month high in September. As retail inflation stayed above the upper limit of 2-6% band for the third straight quarter, we ask what the RBI can do to calm prices
 "Are RBI's hands tied when it comes to inflation?")
Indians optimistic on growth outlook amid high inflation: EY study
They are shifting to new brands in search for value, says multi-nation survey
 "Indians optimistic on growth outlook amid high inflation: EY study")
India bond yields up for fourth day in a row as inflation, US yields weigh
The benchmark 10-year government bond yield ended at 7.2811%. The yield has risen 9 basis points in last three sessions and had ended at 7.2702% on Monday.
 "India bond yields up for fourth day in a row as inflation, US yields weigh")
Are FMCG companies eyeing better margins ahead?
The consumer basket in India has been adversely affected due to the high food inflation and weak macro environment. However, easing commodity prices is expected to ease margin woes of FMCG companies
 "Are FMCG companies eyeing better margins ahead?")
India's worst period of macro instability possibly over: Morgan Stanley
India's worst period of macro instability is possibly over, and both consumer inflation and trade deficit are expected to moderate albeit gradually, Morgan Stanley said
 "India's worst period of macro instability possibly over: Morgan Stanley")
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
 "CPI inflation pegged at 6.8-7.25% in June; IIP growth at 14.5-24% in May")
