Page 13 - Retail Inflation

Retail inflation marginally eases to 7.01% in June; IIP grows 19.6% in May

CPI inflation stays well above the Reserve Bank of India's tolerance limit for sixth consecutive month

Government to release key data on June retail inflation on Tuesday

The government on Tuesday will release the key data on June retail inflation which will be factored by the Reserve Bank in its next bi-monthly monetary policy to be announced in early August.

India's retail inflation likely held steady just above 7% in June: Poll

The July 4-8 Reuters poll of 42 economists showed inflation as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) was steady at an annual 7.03% in June, versus 7.04% in May

What RBI's letter to govt on missing inflation target is likely to contain

Failure to keep inflation between 2-6% for three straight quarters will require RBI Governor to explain to FinMin why target was missed, and steps MPC will take to achieve it going forward

Plenty of gaps in food inflation control measures, complain industry bodies

They say some measures have spawned malpractices on the part of exporters, others have been partial to a certain section of traders

Retail inflation eases to 7.04% in May, but remains above RBI's target band

Inflation in the food basket was 7.97% in May 2022, marginally lower than 8.31% in the previous month, as per the data released by the National Statistical Office

Top headlines: May retail inflation eases; two broadcasters for IPL

Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Monday

Top Headlines: RIL-Apollo bid for Boots, India's retail inflation, and more

RBI's monetary policy committee (MPC) is likely to decide on the exact rate hike on the basis of its inflationary expectations at that point of time. Read more in our top headlines

High WPI may put pressure on retail inflation, says RBI in annual report

The Reserve Bank said in its annual report said there is a risk of high wholesale price inflation (WPI) putting pressure on the retail inflation, albeit with a lag

Retail inflation may settle at 5.7-6.9% in FY23 after fuel duty cuts

Economists expect 40-50 bps hike in repo rate by MPC next month

Govt needs to clarify whether it wants oil price control or exports

The consequences of such confused messaging were felt in the lack of bidders for BPCL, forcing Delhi to abandon efforts to privatise the refiner

Top Headlines: Fuel rate cut to ease inflation, report on EV fire, and more

The recent EV scooter fires were caused by defects in their batteries, including in the designs of the battery packs and modules, a DRDO report said. Read more in our top headlines.

Statsguru: From food to fuel, here's how rising prices are affecting us

In April, the wholesale food price index rose 8.9 per cent, while the consumer food price index rose 8.4 per cent

Muted impact of wheat export ban on India's domestic food inflation: Nomura

If India's wheat ban leads to higher price of substitutes like rice, then there could be upward pressure on other food prices

Inflation: Your soap or cookies may not be getting pricier but lighter

Companies have moved toward lighter loads in their cheapest packages amid rising costs of edible oils, grains and fuel

Retail inflation hits 8-yr high of 7.8% in Apr on costlier fuel, food items

Factory output shows poor growth at 1.9% in March

Retail inflation accelerates to 7.79% in April; March IIP growth at 1.9%

The jump in CPI inflation has been long anticipated following the Central govt's decision to wait until after key state elections in March to hike fuel prices

Top headlines: Retail inflation soars to 7.79% in Apr; L&T Q4 net rises 10%

Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Thursday

Indices end at 9-wk lows ahead of CPI inflation data; Sensex drops 1,158pts

CLOSING BELL :: The S&P BSE Sensex opened gap-down and sunk 1,386 points intra-day to hit a low of 52,702 levels

What explains RBI's 'near-unanimous' inaction even as inflation was rising?

For the RBI, a correct reading of its mandate would have been that the inflation target is 4%, not 6%. And action to raise interest rates should have begun last year, writes T N Ninan