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Inflation eases to 6-month low 3.61% as veg prices fall

Retail inflation in India fell to 3.6% in February, while factory output grew 5.1% in January, indicating a positive economic outlook.

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Published on Mar 13, 2025 06:02 AM IST

ByAuhona Mukherjee, New Delhi

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)

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Updated on Mar 12, 2025 05:03 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Ashley Paul

How will Indian stock markets behave from Monday? Experts predict

The Indian stock market has seen a massive selloff in recent weeks with foreign investors pulling out.

After three consecutive weeks of losses, markets made a strong comeback, closing the week with gains of nearly 2%.(Pixabay)

business

Published on Mar 09, 2025 05:02 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

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

Retail inflation eases to 5-month low: What it actually meant for your wallet

India's retail inflation fell to a 5-month-low value of 4.31% in January this year. Read on to know how that affected your wallet.

Retail inflation in India has dipped to a 5-month-low. What it did for your wallet?(Bloomberg)

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Published on Feb 13, 2025 09:34 AM IST

ByAshley Paul

Sitharaman quotes Raghuram Rajan to explain rupee dip in LS: ‘Reality is…'

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while speaking in the Lok Sabha, quoted former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan.

FInance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman quoted her long-time critic Raghuram Rajan while explaining the dip in rupee(PTI, Bloomberg)

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Published on Feb 11, 2025 07:32 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Retail inflation eases to four-month low of 5.22%

Food prices eased on the back of a slower pace of inflation in vegetable prices, which stood at 26.56% in December last year.

A woman shops for vegetables at a market in Prayagraj. (AP Photo)

business

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 05:10 PM IST

ByZia Haq

WPI inflation drops to 2.36% in October 2024, food prices ease in November

Food inflation eased to 8.63% in November from 13.54% in October, driven by a decrease in vegetable prices

A farmer carrying vegetables during a foggy day in Kolkata, India, on Thursday, December 12, 2024. (Photo by Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)

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Published on Dec 16, 2024 01:23 PM IST

PTI |

Retail inflation slows slightly at 5.48%

Despite the slowing pace of growth in prices, the Consumer Price Index-based rate of retail inflation stayed above the RBI’s 4% tolerance level.

Prices of food, which have been the main source of high inflation for consecutive quarters, continued to be elevated at 9.04%. (Representative file photo)

business

Updated on Dec 12, 2024 04:42 PM IST

ByZia Haq

Private sector profit grew 4x in last 4 years, but salaries stagnant: Report

The situation has worsened for workers even in formal sectors due to low or negative growth in real incomes, as wages have not kept up with inflation.

Economic slowdown concerns rise as growth drops to 5.4%, with stagnant wages despite soaring corporate profits. (Representational picture)(REUTERS)

business

Published on Dec 12, 2024 11:48 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

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

‘Indian economy cannot progress as long as…’: Rahul Gandhi hits out at Centre

India faces significant economic challenges with high inflation, a depreciating rupee, and record unemployment.

Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said India's GDP growth has dropped to 5.4 percent, the lowest in two years.(Ajay Aggarwal/ Hindustan Times)

business

Updated on Dec 01, 2024 07:22 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Govt evaluating impact of PDS ration on inflation

India offers food grains to nearly 813 million needy people at zero price, or for free, under the National Food Security Act 2013.

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Updated on Nov 22, 2024 07:42 AM IST

ByZia Haq

Unchecked 'sticker shock' from inflation can hurt manufacturing and economy: RBI

This comes after inflation rose above the tolerance limit in October 2024, which the RBI described as a “sticker shock” after September’s “wake-up call" spike

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seal is pictured on a gate outside the RBI headquarters in Mumbai, India, February 2, 2016(Danish Siddiqui/Reuters)

business

Updated on Nov 21, 2024 04:21 PM IST

ByAbhyjith K. Ashokan

Tomato prices dropped by over 22% in a month, says Centre

Tomato retail prices fell over 22% in a month to ₹52.35 per kg due to improved supply.

Improved supply leads to 22% drop in tomato prices, Delhi mandi sees nearly 50% decline. (HT Photo)

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Published on Nov 17, 2024 04:43 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

WPI inflation hits 4-month high of 2.4% in October

India's wholesale inflation rose to 2.4% in October, driven by higher food prices, surpassing forecasts and reflecting increased retail inflation.

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Updated on Nov 15, 2024 08:00 AM IST

ByAuhona Mukherjee, New Delhi

Consumer inflation at 14-month high of 6.2%

October retail inflation hit 6.2%, the highest in 14 months, driven by rising food prices, likely delaying RBI rate cuts in December.

The higher-than-expected number means that RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee is unlikely to cut rates in its December meeting. (Bloomberg)

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Updated on Nov 13, 2024 06:16 AM IST

ByRoshan Kishore, New Delhi

Traders turn to Australia for lentils amid Canada row

Pulses, a volatile group of commodities, are a significant part of Indian diet and the country relies on imports of nearly 17% of its annual requirement.

india news

Updated on Oct 18, 2024 08:10 AM IST

ByZia Haq

Retail inflation surges to 5.49% in Sept from 3.65% in Aug: Govt data

Retail inflation has risen to 5.49 per cent in September from 3.65 per cent in August, PTI quoted government data on Monday.

Retail inflation rises to 5.49 per cent in September from 3.65 per cent in August

business

Updated on Oct 14, 2024 06:14 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

India's August wholesale inflation eases to 1.31% as fuel prices turn negative

India's wholesale price index rose 1.31% in August, below the 1.85% forecast. Food prices increased 3.26%, while vegetable prices fell 10.01%.

In August, India's wholesale price index increased by 1.31%, lower than the expected 1.85%. Food prices rose 3.26%, but vegetable prices fell 10.01%. Retail inflation stays below 4%, raising concerns for upcoming monetary policy decisions.(Reuters)

business

Published on Sep 17, 2024 12:35 PM IST

Reuters |

India 10-year bond yield posts steepest weekly fall in 4 months on US rate bets

INDIA-MARKETS/BONDS:INDIA BONDS-India 10-year bond yield posts steepest weekly fall in 4 months on US rate bets

business

Published on Sep 13, 2024 05:06 PM IST

Reuters |

India's retail inflation at 3.65% in August, within RBI's 4% target: Govt data

India's retail inflation in August 2024 falls below the RBI's 4% target for the second time in about five years

A woman selects tomatoes from a vegetable vendor, at a wholesale market in Navi Mumbai, India August 4, 2023. (Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters)

business

Updated on Sep 12, 2024 06:37 PM IST

ByAbhyjith K. Ashokan

India's July wholesale prices rise 2.04% on year

The wholesale price index rose 2.04% in July from a year earlier, compared with a 3.36% rise in June.

Fruits being sold at a wholesale market in Guwahati.

business

Published on Aug 14, 2024 11:38 AM IST

Reuters |

Retail inflation in July at five-year low of 3.54%

Food prices, which have been elevated for over a year, rose 5.42% in the month on-year, the lowest since June 2023.

Vegetable prices were still elevated at 6.83%, compared to 29.32% a year ago. (PTI Photo)

business

Published on Aug 12, 2024 07:02 PM IST

ByZia Haq

Retail inflation eases to a five-year low of 3.54% in July, below 4% RBI target

Retail inflation fell to the lowest in nearly five years in July, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on Monday.

The combined Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), which shows food inflation also saw a sharp decline. It was 5.42% in July 2024, compared to 11.51% in July 2023 (Representational image)

business

Updated on Aug 12, 2024 07:41 PM IST

ByAbhyjith K. Ashokan

‘Service’ and ‘growth’ are most used words in the Economic Survey

The Economic Survey 2024 showed India's GDP may grow between 6.5-7% this year and retail inflation declined to 5.4% during 2023-24, compared to 6.7% previously.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey in Parliament on Monday. (PTI)

budget

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:07 AM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan

Economic Survey on retail inflation: ‘Government and RBI’s intervention helped'

Economic Survey said in FY22 and FY23, COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and supply disruptions contributed to rising inflationary pressures globally.

budget

Updated on Jul 22, 2024 01:30 PM IST

ANI |

Core inflation at four-year low in FY24: Economic Survey

The survey said India successfully managed to keep retail inflation at 5.4% in FY24, the lowest level since the Covid-19 pandemic period

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the survey in Parliament on Monday. (PTI)

india news

Updated on Jul 22, 2024 01:07 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

India's retail inflation to remain around 5% for most of the year: SBI Research

Retail inflation in India, measured using the Consumer Price Index is expected to remain below or close to 5% for the remaining months of 2024-25.

India's retail inflation rate increased in June, deviating from the moderation seen in previous months, driven by rising food prices. (Representational image)

business

Published on Jul 14, 2024 04:02 PM IST

ANI |

Retail inflation rises to 5.08 per cent in June, says govt data

Retail inflation was 4.8 per cent in May 2024 and 4.87 per cent in June 2023. Inflation in the food basket increased to 9.36 per cent in June.

Retail inflation has increased to 5.08 per cent in June due to kitchen items becoming dearer

business

Updated on Jul 12, 2024 06:24 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

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Latest from retail inflation

Retail inflation in India fell to 3.6% in February, while factory output grew 5.1% in January, indicating a positive economic outlook.

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 Indian stock market has seen a massive selloff in recent weeks with foreign investors pulling out.

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.

India's retail inflation fell to a 5-month-low value of 4.31% in January this year. Read on to know how that affected your wallet.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while speaking in the Lok Sabha, quoted former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan.

Food prices eased on the back of a slower pace of inflation in vegetable prices, which stood at 26.56% in December last year.

Food inflation eased to 8.63% in November from 13.54% in October, driven by a decrease in vegetable prices

Despite the slowing pace of growth in prices, the Consumer Price Index-based rate of retail inflation stayed above the RBI’s 4% tolerance level.

The situation has worsened for workers even in formal sectors due to low or negative growth in real incomes, as wages have not kept up with inflation.

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

India faces significant economic challenges with high inflation, a depreciating rupee, and record unemployment.

India offers food grains to nearly 813 million needy people at zero price, or for free, under the National Food Security Act 2013.

This comes after inflation rose above the tolerance limit in October 2024, which the RBI described as a “sticker shock” after September’s “wake-up call" spike

Tomato retail prices fell over 22% in a month to ₹52.35 per kg due to improved supply.

India's wholesale inflation rose to 2.4% in October, driven by higher food prices, surpassing forecasts and reflecting increased retail inflation.

October retail inflation hit 6.2%, the highest in 14 months, driven by rising food prices, likely delaying RBI rate cuts in December.

Pulses, a volatile group of commodities, are a significant part of Indian diet and the country relies on imports of nearly 17% of its annual requirement.

Retail inflation has risen to 5.49 per cent in September from 3.65 per cent in August, PTI quoted government data on Monday.

India's wholesale price index rose 1.31% in August, below the 1.85% forecast. Food prices increased 3.26%, while vegetable prices fell 10.01%.

INDIA-MARKETS/BONDS:INDIA BONDS-India 10-year bond yield posts steepest weekly fall in 4 months on US rate bets

India's retail inflation in August 2024 falls below the RBI's 4% target for the second time in about five years

The wholesale price index rose 2.04% in July from a year earlier, compared with a 3.36% rise in June.

Food prices, which have been elevated for over a year, rose 5.42% in the month on-year, the lowest since June 2023.

Retail inflation fell to the lowest in nearly five years in July, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on Monday.

The Economic Survey 2024 showed India's GDP may grow between 6.5-7% this year and retail inflation declined to 5.4% during 2023-24, compared to 6.7% previously.

Economic Survey said in FY22 and FY23, COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and supply disruptions contributed to rising inflationary pressures globally.

The survey said India successfully managed to keep retail inflation at 5.4% in FY24, the lowest level since the Covid-19 pandemic period

Retail inflation in India, measured using the Consumer Price Index is expected to remain below or close to 5% for the remaining months of 2024-25.

Retail inflation was 4.8 per cent in May 2024 and 4.87 per cent in June 2023. Inflation in the food basket increased to 9.36 per cent in June.

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