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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicFood inflation

Topic: Food inflation

Not all food inflation coming from bad place, says RBI Monetary Policy Committee’s Ram Singh

RBI Monetary Policy Committee member Ram Singh says Budget 2025 provides opportunity for govt to show it is doing its part to address growth-inflation dynamics.

‘Food inflation to ease in India, economic growth cautiously optimistic,’ says govt report

India’s retail inflation surged to a 14-month high in October, driven by high vegetable prices. A high summer harvest is expected to lower food inflation.

Department of Consumer Affairs holds roundtable to discuss food inflation in NorthEast

This round table consultation, a first of its kind, brought together representatives from various state departments, research organizations, and stakeholders to formulate a comprehensive strategy and roadmap for increasing food availability and managing prices in the region.

Indians buying smaller shampoo packs, less noodles & clothes. What’s halted FMCG sector’s revival

Fast-moving consumer goods companies, most of which derive big share of earnings from rural markets, struggling to meet sales targets. Consumers buying cheaper products, smaller packs.

Volatile prices of tomatoes, onions & potatoes challenge RBI’s monetary policy, says SBI report

State Bank of India's report stated that food inflation has caused headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation to be above the targeted level.

RBI guv contradicts Economic Survey’s proposal to keep food out of inflation-targeting

The Economic Survey had argued that govt policies should target food inflation, while RBI’s demand-focused policies should target non-food inflation.

India must avoid ‘adventurism’, focus on bringing down inflation, says RBI chief

The central bank kept the key repo rate unchanged for an eighth straight policy meeting earlier this month saying robust economic growth will give it space to focus on bringing down inflation towards its medium-term target.

Sale of wheat, rice in open market needs better targeting. Bangladesh model worked

The OMSS has been successfully used to reduce the excessive stocks of wheat and rice. However, the government has not been able to find buyers for rice.

Food inflation getting more persistent & widespread and, unfortunately, showing no signs of easing

RBI has retained its inflation projection at 5.4% for the current year. Uncertainties in food prices and volatility in global crude oil prices continue to keep 4% target out of reach.

Govt measures to control food inflation failed, cost farmers over Rs 40,000 cr, shows ICRIER study

Indian Council of Applied Economic Research study says bans on export of wheat & rice were ‘knee-jerk’ reactions. Govt should adjust its trade policy, not sell at prices lower than MSP.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.