Page 11 - Inflation

Unchecked inflation can hurt real economy prospects, says RBI report

Inflation pressure, if unchecked, could undermine prospects of real economy

Inflation other than in food sector is not a challenge: Ajay Seth

Economic affairs secy refuses to comment on rate cut, saying 'that's a monetary policy action'

No evidence of exchange rate policy hurting exports: RBI report

Rupee depreciated by 7.8 per cent during FY23 and by 1.4 per cent in FY24. And so far in FY25, it has depreciated by 1.5 per cent

UK inflation rises by 2.3% in October, again more than BOE's expectation

The increase was the biggest month-to-month rise in the annual CPI rate since October 2022

HUL, Asian Paints: Consumption-related stocks take a hit as inflation bites

Higher inflation and lower purchasing by consumers, it seems, has taken a bite out of consumption-related stocks at the bourses, with most counters losing ground in the last few months

ECB members divided on risk of excessively weak inflation, show accounts

The ECB cut rates for the third time this year in October and made clear that further easing is coming given a weak economy and diminishing price pressures

Economists say MPC's rate cut in February may not be a done deal

Inflation hit a 14-mth high of 6.2% in Oct, breaching MPC's upper tolerance band

US Oct retail inflation modestly up, may result in fewer interest rate cuts

The consumer price index rose 0.2% for the fourth straight month, the Labor Department said on Wednesday. In the 12 months through October

RBI inflation target credible as expanding supply will curb pressure: S&P

S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday said supply capacity in India is continuing to expand pretty quickly which will help contain inflationary pressure. S&P Senior Economist Asia Pacific Vishrut Rana said the central bank's monetary policy and inflation target remains credible and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should be able to anchor inflationary expectations. "That remains a manageable challenge," he said. India's retail inflation soared to a 14-month high of 6.21 per cent in October --above the RBI's tolerance band, mainly on account of rising food prices. It was 5.49 per cent in September. "... As long as economies' supplies capacity continues to expand pretty quickly which is happening in India at the moment with emphasis on manufacturing infrastructure, etc, we expect inflationary pressure should be contained," Rana said at the Asia-Pacific Credit Outlook 2025 conference. The RBI, which is mandated by the government to contain inflation at 4 per cent (+/- 2 per cent) has ...

Oct retail inflation rises to 14-month high of 6.2%; IIP picked up in Sep

Retail inflation breaches RBI's 6% threshold

COP29: UN climate chief calls for urgent action to counter economic fallout

Issuing a stark warning on the massive economic toll of climate change, UN Climate Change chief Simon Stiell on Tuesday said its worsening impacts will put inflation on steroids and urged nations to take more decisive action. Stiell, the executive secretary of the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), also criticised the tendency to sideline climate action in national policies, calling it a recipe for disaster. Addressing the World Leaders Climate Action Summit at the annual UN Climate Change conference -- COP29 here, he characterised the climate crisis as an economy-killer with impacts already draining up to 5 per cent of GDP in various countries. Highlighting the urgent need for bold policies, Stiell underscored how climate impacts have evolved from a distant concern to an immediate financial threat, and emphasised that worsening climate events are no longer just a future generations' issue. The climate crisis is a cost-of-living crisis, he said, pointing to how

Bond yields flattish; inflation data cements delayed policy easing view

The benchmark 10-year bond yield ended at 6.7958%, compared with the previous close of 6.7874%

BS BFSI Summit: Tracking food inflation as well as US Fed, say economists

BS BFSI Summit: While food inflation is a prominent factor in India's economic policy, global influences, particularly from the US Fed, cannot be overlooked, say economists at Business Standard summit

Central banks have the last laugh: Inflation tamed without a recession

The Fed commenced tightening from mid-March 2022, with a 25 basis points (bps) increase in the policy rate. By June 2022, the policy rate in the US had jumped by 150 bps

Positives outweigh negatives, though inflation is a worry: RBI Guv Das

Positives outweigh the negatives in India’s economy, though inflation upside risks are growing and the October print is expected to be “much higher” than the September data, according to Reserve Bank

Urban demand situation may affect firms' capex plans: Icra MD & Group CEO

The volatility in inflation still remains substantial and interest rates are not expected to come down, weighing on private capex

Inflation fails to dim Diwali spirit as brands curate affordable hampers

Consumers have been indulging in festive snacking and gifting for Diwali, encouraged by companies offering affordable gift packs and food hampers despite inflation concerns

Strong demand for premium products persists despite inflation pressures

Amid shifting retail dynamics driven by India's quick commerce boom, premium products are moving off shelves faster across all channels

Inflation debate: Current target holds merit, but 4% midpoint needs teeth

In inflation-averse Indian polity, people complain about high inflation and high prices all the time. Thus, there may also be handsome electoral dividends from low inflation

Urban demand stress under watch, festivals may boost consumption: FinMin

The inflation rate stood at 4.6 per cent in the first half of FY25, down from 5.5 per cent during the same period last year