RBI keeps lending rate unchanged

RBI keeps key lending rate steady at 5.5% amid global trade uncertainty

Fall in food prices bring relief from inflation

Driven by deflation in key food items, Q1 inflation is expected to align with RBI projections, allowing room to focus on growth, says a Bank of Baroda report.

Housing prices to grow more than inflation rate: CREDAI

CREDAI President Boman Irani said the tax incentives offered in Budget and a recent 25 basis points reduction in repo rate would improve housing demand.

India inflation to average 4.8 pc in 2025 says report

India’s inflation is expected to average around 4.8 per cent in 2025, according to a report by Centrum Institutional Research.

A surge in the price of love

With the price of cocoa beans setting unprecedented records on the commodities market, it will certainly turn the gift of love into a bigger financial commitment than it once was.

Priyanka targets FM Sitharaman over inflation, unemployment

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi left Parliament together after the session. Both Houses will reconvene on 13 February after a break for Guru Ravidas Jayanti.

India can achieve over 7 percent growth, says RBI Guv

Commenting on the Budget proposals of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, he said the income tax relief will not fuel inflation but would support growth.

Inflation not Trump's priority: What’s next for consumer prices?

“When you buy apples, when you buy bacon, when you buy eggs, they would double and triple in price over a short period of time. And I won an election based on that. We’re going to bring those prices way down,” Donald Trump said a few months ago.

India's retail inflation drops to 5.22 pc

India's retail inflation eased to 5.22% in December, marking a four-month low compared to the 5.48% registered in November. This decrease was primarily driven by a moderation in food prices, as vegetable costs, a major component of the inflation basket, began to stabilise.

5 elections to watch in 2025

Voters will cast ballots in several important elections throughout the year – and many of the themes persist: the impact of inflation, the rise of the populist right and the fallout of war in Europe and the Middle East.

RBI's Patra predicts 4.5% average retail inflation for FY25

RBI retains FY24 growth at 7.2%, inflation at 4.5%

The Reserve Bank of India retained growth and inflation projections at 7.2% and 4.5% respectively for FY 2024-25, citing improved agricultural activity, buoyant services, and positive investment trends, while acknowledging risks from geopolitical tensions and financial market volatility.