Inflation: News
India could grow over 7% this year: RBI MPC member
Nagesh Kumar, an external member of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s monetary policy committee, has hinted that India could grow by over 7% this year.
Sensex jumps over 750 points: What's driving the market rally?
India's benchmark equity indices, the Sensex and Nifty, have witnessed a surge today.
Centre plans subsidized tomato sales as prices hit ₹92/kg
The Indian government is planning to sell tomatoes at subsidized rates through cooperative outlets, in a bid to cool the recent price surge.
India's private sector growth slows to 3-month low
India's private sector growth slowed down in June, hitting a three-month low.
Gold, silver prices fall after US Fed holds rates steady
Gold and silver prices have witnessed a decline after the US Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
Japan raises interest rate to 31-year high
The Bank of Japan has raised its policy rate to 1%, the highest in 31 years.
India's wholesale inflation jumps to 9.68% in May
India's wholesale inflation for May stood at a staggering 9.68%, according to a new series introduced by the government.
Gold, silver prices jump 4% as US-Iran reach peace deal
Gold and silver prices witnessed a spike today after the US and Iran reached a deal to end their ongoing conflict.
India's retail inflation rises to 3.93%, highest in 5 months
India's retail inflation has jumped to 3.93% in May, up from 3.48% in April.
ECB raises interest rates for first time since 2023
The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.25%.
Gold, silver prices jump up to 4%
Gold and silver prices surged on Friday, driven by persistent inflation and ongoing global tensions.
Gold prices at 6-month low: Good time to buy?
Gold prices have plunged to a six-month low as high oil prices fuel inflation concerns and strengthen expectations of prolonged high interest rates in the US.
Trump says he 'loves inflation' as prices hit 3-year high
US President Donald Trump has said "I love the inflation," after consumer prices surged by 4.2% in May, the highest since April 2023.
Gold prices hit 6-month low
Gold prices have plunged to a six-month low, following fresh US military strikes on Iran.
RBI raises inflation forecast for FY27 to 5.1%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised its inflation forecast for the fiscal year 2026-27, projecting consumer price inflation (CPI) at 5.1%.
RBI holds repo rate at 5.25% for 3rd consecutive time
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has kept the benchmark repo rate steady at 5.25% in its June review.
RBI's MPC meeting begins today: What to expect
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting starts today.
How Producer Price Index will help measure India's inflation
India is set to launch its first-ever Producer Price Index (PPI) to measure inflation.
Kevin Warsh urges Fed to reconsider inflation metrics
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has called for a shift in the way inflation is measured, suggesting that the central bank should consider alternative metrics.
Finance Ministry warns of inflation risks from rising energy prices
India's economy is showing "cautious resilience" amid global uncertainties, but rising energy prices and a potentially weak monsoon could pose inflation risks.
Foreign investors pull out ₹33,000cr from Indian equities in May
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) continued their selling spree in Indian equities throughout May 2026, with net outflows of ₹32,963 crore.
Why Sensex crashed 1,100 points today
India's benchmark stock market indices, the Sensex and Nifty, witnessed a major crash on Thursday.
Bitcoin hits 5-week low
Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has hit its lowest level since April 20.
Gold hits 2-month low as US-Iran tensions escalate
Gold prices have hit a two-month low on Thursday, due to fresh US attacks on Iran.
Gold, silver prices jump as US-Iran tensions escalate
Gold and silver prices have witnessed a surge on Tuesday, owing to the rising tensions between the United States and Iran. The geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia has kept safe-haven demand firm.
Oil firms losing ₹600cr daily despite recent price hikes
India's state-run oil companies are facing severe financial pressure due to high global crude oil prices.
US companies chase billions in refunds from now-invalid Trump tariffs
After a landmark Supreme Court ruling, US businesses are racing to claim billions in refunds from now-invalid tariffs.
RBI considers interest rate hike to stabilize rupee
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is weighing all possible measures to stabilize the Indian rupee, including an interest rate hike and currency swaps.
'Time to weep': Rahul Gandhi slams Modi over 'Melodi' trend
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for trivializing serious economic concerns in India.
Gold rises on US-Iran deal optimism
Gold prices saw a slight uptick on Wednesday, driven by hopes of a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran.
Centre may receive record ₹3 trillion dividend from RBI
India's fiscal position is set for a major boost this week, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) likely to transfer a record surplus of nearly ₹3 trillion ($31.2 billion) to the government, according to a Bloomberg report.
Gold, silver prices decline amid oil surge, fresh US-Iran tensions
Gold and silver prices fell in international markets on Monday, driven by a stronger US dollar and rising bond yields.
European stocks fall steepest since March as oil prices spike
European stocks witnessed their steepest decline since March, with the Stoxx 600 index falling by 1.5% on Friday.
Rising wholesale inflation may soon hit household expenses: Report
Global analytics firm CRISIL has warned that a sharp rise in wholesale inflation could soon impact everyday household expenses.
Silver crashes nearly ₹12,000/kg
Gold and silver prices opened sharply lower on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) today. The decline comes amid rising energy prices fueling inflation concerns and expectations of prolonged high interest rates.
India's wholesale inflation spikes to 42-month high
India's wholesale inflation has spiked sharply to a 42-month high of 8.3% in April, significantly outstripping March's 3.88% and the 5.5% estimate.
India bans sugar exports
India, the world's second-largest sugar producer, has imposed an immediate ban on sugar exports until September 30, 2026.
Trump ally Kevin Warsh confirmed as new Federal Reserve chair
Kevin Warsh has been confirmed as the new chair of the Federal Reserve in a historic Senate vote.
US inflation jumps to highest level in 3 years
Consumer prices in the United States surged by 3.8% year-on-year in April, the fastest increase since May 2023.
India's retail inflation rises to 4-month high of 3.48%
India's retail inflation hit a four-month high of 3.48% in April, up from 3.4% in March, official data showed today.