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New York inflation refund: Who is eligible, how much money will you receive

Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers recently announced the deal to issue the state’s first-ever inflation refund checks

New Yorkers to receive inflation refund checks?(Unsplash/representative )

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Published on May 03, 2025 08:00 AM IST

ByShrey Banerjee

Delhi government hikes minimum wages by up to ₹500 for all workers

As per the revised rates, the minimum wage for unskilled workers has increased from ₹18,066 per month to ₹18,456.

A labourer stacks bricks on his head at the construction site. (Reuters File Photo)

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Published on Apr 16, 2025 08:55 AM IST

ByParas Singh, New Delhi

Per capita income up by 9.6% in Himachal: Economic survey

“There has been a rise in the state’s PCI from ₹87,721 in FY 2011-12 to ₹2.57 lakh in FY 2024-25, registering a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.6% over FY 2011-12,” stated the report that revealed that the PCI for FY 2023-24 was ₹2.34 lakh while for the current FY 2024-25, it is estimated at ₹2.57 lakh.

Per Capita Income (PCI) at current prices for FY2024-25 is estimated at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.57 lakh against <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.34 lakh in FY2023-24 showing a growth of 9.6 per cent in FY2024-25. This was stated in the Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in assembly by Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who also hold the finance portfolio on Thursday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 14, 2025 07:08 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

India's retail inflation falls to 3.61% in Feb: What got cheaper & costlier?

India's Retail Inflation: The numbers released by Statistics Ministry showed that retail inflation fell by 65 basis points in February as compared to January.

India's Retail Inflation: Food inflation in India in February fell by a massive 222 points to 3.75%.(Reuters)

business

Updated on Mar 12, 2025 05:03 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Ashley Paul

Which states and UTs have the highest and lowest inflation rates in India?

The central government has released data on retail inflation in India. Some states contributed more to the index than others. Know how costly your state became.

business

Published on Feb 13, 2025 12:05 PM IST

ByAshley Paul

How much will a family with monthly expense of ₹1 lakh need in 10, 20 years?

With India's retail inflation surging to a 14-month high in October 2024, it is important to be prepared for a future of rising prices by budgeting for it

Retail inflation refers to the gradual rise in the price of goods and services in an economy.(Representational Image/Pixabay)

business

Published on Dec 02, 2024 01:01 PM IST

ByAbhyjith K. Ashokan

Nigeria’s independence anniversary is marked by protests and frustration over economic hardship

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Published on Oct 02, 2024 03:17 AM IST

AP |

Sri Lanka's key inflation rate falls to 0.5% in August

SRI LANKA-ECONOMY/INFLATION (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-Sri Lanka's key inflation rate falls to 0.5% in August

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Published on Aug 30, 2024 05:25 PM IST

Reuters |

Sensex soars 800 points today: What's behind the rally and will it continue?

Buying was seen across all the sectors and the market capitalisation of all listed companies on BSE surged by ₹4.15 lakh crore.

Stock market today: A bird flies past a screen displaying the Sensex results on the facade of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai.(Reuters)

business

Updated on Aug 16, 2024 11:43 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

People upset over increasing inflation, unemployment: Akhilesh

“The government has even engaged in stealing fertiliser bags. Farmers were cheated in the name of Nano Urea, and money was recovered from the company manufacturing it,” he said.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav addresses a public meeting supporting party candidate Dharmendra Yadav for the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, in Azamgarh on Wednesday. (ANI)

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Published on May 22, 2024 09:15 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Swedish Inflation Surprise Spurs Bets on Rate Cut Next Month

Sweden’s underlying inflation rate fell more than expected in March, fueling expectations for the Riksbank to start cutting interest rates ahead of major peers next month.

business

Published on Apr 12, 2024 03:52 PM IST

Bloomberg |

The proliferation of the far-Right in Europe

Mainstream parties need to find ways to address the fears and genuine concerns of citizens or risk the rise of divisive forces.

FILE PHOTO: Dutch far-right politician and leader of the PVV party, Geert Wilders gestures as he meets with members of his party at the Dutch Parliament, after the Dutch parliamentary elections, in The Hague, Netherlands November 23, 2023. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo(REUTERS)

editorials

Published on Nov 27, 2023 10:12 AM IST

ByHT Editorial

Retail inflation for October in line with forecasts at 4.87%

The decline is primarily due to a fall in vegetable prices, despite rising prices for other essential commodities.

The October CPI print makes it the third consecutive month of decline in the headline inflation number after a spike in vegetable inflation pushed it to 7.4% in July from a June print of 4.87%.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Nov 14, 2023 02:19 AM IST

ByRoshan Kishore, New Delhi

India's wholesale inflation stays in negative zone for sixth month

Deflation in September is primarily due to a fall in prices of chemical and chemical products, mineral oils, textiles, basic metals and food products.

In August, wholesale inflation was -0.52%.(HT)

business

Published on Oct 16, 2023 12:50 PM IST

ANI |

Delhi has lowest inflation rate: Chadha

On Wednesday, Mint reported that the inflation rate in Delhi for the month of August 2023 was 3.09%,

cities

Published on Sep 13, 2023 11:41 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

August retail inflation 6.83% as veg prices ease, cereals up

The moderation in retail inflation in August was primarily driven by a (relative) easing of vegetable prices, with vegetable inflation falling from 37% to 26.1%

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Published on Sep 12, 2023 11:56 PM IST

ByRoshan Kishore, New Delhi

On tomato crisis, Chandigarh's auto rickshaw driver offers a ‘deal’ to customers

The tomato rates are through the roof in recent times. Experts said the impact of high grocery inflation may last until at least September.

People buying tomatoes from the straw imposed by the Government of India for ? 80 per kg tomatoes in sector 4, in Noida. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

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Published on Jul 19, 2023 01:59 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Wholesale inflation falls 4.18%, an 8-yr low, amid a spurt in retail prices

Torrential rains in two-thirds of the country have triggered widespread flooding in several states, hindering movement of farm and manufactured goods

Wholesale inflation in food articles climbed 1.32%, against a rise of 1.51% in the previous month. (AFP file image)

business

Updated on Jul 14, 2023 05:43 PM IST

ByZia Haq

Rohtak people not paid adequate compensation for acquired land: Ex-CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda met with locals who had their shops and houses acquired for the construction of a bridge for an elevated railway line in the heart of the city. Hooda criticized the government for failing to provide proper compensation and rehabilitation, while also highlighting corruption in the municipal corporation and the high cost of living in Haryana. He demanded a review of compensation policies and a high-level inquiry into the corruption allegations.

Former chief minister and leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda addresses a press meet in Rohtak on Tuesday. (Manoj Dhaka/HT)

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Updated on Jun 20, 2023 11:45 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

Weathering the next global economic crisis

India’s macroeconomic defences remain a work in progress. The gaps in its defences could be exposed in the event of a big crisis

Over the past three years, government finances have improved. In a crisis, the government may be better placed to offer fiscal support now (Shutterstock)

opinion

Updated on Apr 03, 2023 07:07 PM IST

ByPramit Bhattacharya

Pakistan doubled its debt every five years in last two decades: Report

According to eminent economist Hafiz A Pasha, the number of unemployed people in the country is likely to rise by over 2 to 8 million by the end of 2022-23.

A woman carries her child while she leaves with a free bag of flour from a government distribution point in Islamabad on April 1. (AFP)

world news

Published on Apr 02, 2023 11:19 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

Centre may nudge states for support over inflation

“Only monetary policy and the interest rate management (done by the central bank) is not enough to keep inflationary pressures under check. The Centre is supplementing it with various fiscal measures such as adjustments of excise and customs duties,” one of them said. “But, states should also contribute in easing supply pressure.”

The Centre will continue to take measures to supplement the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary actions to tame inflation. (REUTERS)

india news

Updated on Oct 17, 2022 05:40 AM IST

ByRajeev Jayaswal & Zia Haq, New Delhi

Inflation-fighting rate hikes could increase rich-poor divide, warns IMF

Inflation is not a universal phenomenon, Georgieva noted, but was a problem in a number of countries and especially the United States.

Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the IMF. (AP)

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Published on Jan 13, 2022 03:38 AM IST

Reuters |

Fuel, food prices keep inflation high at 6.26%

The latest number, released Monday, is lower than the 6.59% forecast by a Bloomberg poll of economists, and also marginally lower than May’s 6.3%.

Food inflation rose from 5.01% to 5.15% and inflation in clothing and footwear increased from 5.3% to 6.2%.(Mint file photo)

india news

Updated on Jul 13, 2021 04:50 AM IST

ByRoshan Kishore, New Delhi

Personal finance: It’s good to go into debt (funds)

If you’ve been reading this space, you’d know about the fundamental questions you need to ask yourself before investing (short goal, long goal, risk appetite, age of retirement; and then, revisit them at a later stage) and the different kinds of mutual funds there are.

Mutual funds give better returns over a period than the average inflation rate and equity funds are best suited for investors inclined to benefit from the highs and lows of the shares market.(Bloomberg)

cities

Updated on Jan 04, 2021 01:01 PM IST

ByAbeer Ray

The inflation figures should worry the government | Opinion

The inflation rate is higher than the RBI’s comfort level (actually it’s well in excess), but much of the increase is because of food inflation, and an increase in communication costs after most telcos decided to increase tariffs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as BJP chief Amit Shah looks on after releasing their party's election manifesto for the May general election in New Delhi.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Jan 14, 2020 11:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

IIMC students protest fee revision, administration promises to look into demands| Watch video

Many former students of the IIMC also participated in the protest to express solidarity with the young men and women.

education

Updated on Aug 03, 2020 01:25 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNandini

Salaries in India likely to rise by 9.2% in 2020, highest in Asia: Report

As per the forecast, salaries are predicted to grow at a rate of around 4.9 per cent globally in 2020. With a global inflation rate prediction of around 2.8 per cent, the real-wage salary rise prediction stood at 2.1 per cent.

The highest real wage growth is expected in Asia with salaries forecast to grow by 5.3 per cent in 2020 and real-wage salaries are expected to be 3.1 per cent with an inflation rate of 2.2 per cent.(REUTERS/ Representative Image)

business

Updated on Dec 02, 2019 01:40 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Retail inflation quickens to 3.99% in September

Annual retail inflation in September was much-higher compared with 3.21% in the previous month, and analysts’ forecasts.

Workers unload sacks of potatoes from trucks at the Vashi Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) wholesale market in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, Oct. 3 2019.(Bloomberg)

india news

Updated on Oct 14, 2019 06:43 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

India’s retail inflation rises to 3.21% in August

Annual retail inflation in August was slightly higher compared with 3.15% in the previous month, and in line with analysts’ forecasts.

India’s retail inflation rate rose to 3.21% in August, driven by higher food prices, the government said on Thursday(HT Photo (Representative Image))

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Updated on Sep 12, 2019 06:42 PM IST

New Delhi | ByReuters

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Latest from inflation rate

Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers recently announced the deal to issue the state’s first-ever inflation refund checks

As per the revised rates, the minimum wage for unskilled workers has increased from ₹18,066 per month to ₹18,456.

India's Retail Inflation: The numbers released by Statistics Ministry showed that retail inflation fell by 65 basis points in February as compared to January.

The central government has released data on retail inflation in India. Some states contributed more to the index than others. Know how costly your state became.

With India's retail inflation surging to a 14-month high in October 2024, it is important to be prepared for a future of rising prices by budgeting for it

Nigeria’s independence anniversary is marked by protests and frustration over economic hardship

SRI LANKA-ECONOMY/INFLATION (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-Sri Lanka's key inflation rate falls to 0.5% in August

Buying was seen across all the sectors and the market capitalisation of all listed companies on BSE surged by ₹4.15 lakh crore.

“The government has even engaged in stealing fertiliser bags. Farmers were cheated in the name of Nano Urea, and money was recovered from the company manufacturing it,” he said.

Sweden’s underlying inflation rate fell more than expected in March, fueling expectations for the Riksbank to start cutting interest rates ahead of major peers next month.

Mainstream parties need to find ways to address the fears and genuine concerns of citizens or risk the rise of divisive forces.

The decline is primarily due to a fall in vegetable prices, despite rising prices for other essential commodities.

Deflation in September is primarily due to a fall in prices of chemical and chemical products, mineral oils, textiles, basic metals and food products.

On Wednesday, Mint reported that the inflation rate in Delhi for the month of August 2023 was 3.09%,

The moderation in retail inflation in August was primarily driven by a (relative) easing of vegetable prices, with vegetable inflation falling from 37% to 26.1%

The tomato rates are through the roof in recent times. Experts said the impact of high grocery inflation may last until at least September.

Torrential rains in two-thirds of the country have triggered widespread flooding in several states, hindering movement of farm and manufactured goods

India’s macroeconomic defences remain a work in progress. The gaps in its defences could be exposed in the event of a big crisis

According to eminent economist Hafiz A Pasha, the number of unemployed people in the country is likely to rise by over 2 to 8 million by the end of 2022-23.

Inflation is not a universal phenomenon, Georgieva noted, but was a problem in a number of countries and especially the United States.

The latest number, released Monday, is lower than the 6.59% forecast by a Bloomberg poll of economists, and also marginally lower than May’s 6.3%.

If you’ve been reading this space, you’d know about the fundamental questions you need to ask yourself before investing (short goal, long goal, risk appetite, age of retirement; and then, revisit them at a later stage) and the different kinds of mutual funds there are.

The inflation rate is higher than the RBI’s comfort level (actually it’s well in excess), but much of the increase is because of food inflation, and an increase in communication costs after most telcos decided to increase tariffs

Many former students of the IIMC also participated in the protest to express solidarity with the young men and women.

As per the forecast, salaries are predicted to grow at a rate of around 4.9 per cent globally in 2020. With a global inflation rate prediction of around 2.8 per cent, the real-wage salary rise prediction stood at 2.1 per cent.

Annual retail inflation in September was much-higher compared with 3.21% in the previous month, and analysts’ forecasts.

Annual retail inflation in August was slightly higher compared with 3.15% in the previous month, and in line with analysts’ forecasts.

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