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TopicIndia’s inflation

Topic: India’s inflation

Wider reopening from pandemic, strong demand takes India past inflation for now

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, who is due to lead a meeting of the policy panel next month, has signalled more tightening to keep inflation from denting household spending power.

The new car model consumers now want, and the elephant in Quad room

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WPI inflation surges to 14.23% in November as crude petroleum, metal prices rise

WPI inflation has remained in double digits for 8 consecutive months beginning April while retail inflation based on consumer price index rose to 4.91% as food prices went up.

Private consumption at serious risk from Covid-19, rupee to be under pressure, says RBI

The RBI monetary policy report also stated India may not be immune to deflationary pressures seen globally, adding that Covid-19 hangs over the future, like a spectre.

Modi govt’s hike in duties on petrol & diesel unlikely to stop RBI from cutting rates

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s decision to raise duties on fuel is unlikely to threaten the inflation outlook, keeping alive expectation of more rate cuts.

Inflation accelerates to six-month high after 2.92% rise in April

Though consumer prices have been firming up since February, the gains still remain below the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% medium-term target.

Low inflation is a double-edged sword for PM Modi before Lok Sabha elections

Prime Minister Modi has been restrained about this achievement while most politicians heading into elections would want to cheer their efforts in taming the inflation dragon.

Read IMF reports to find out how well economy has done under Modi govt: Arun Jaitley

Last 4 years have seen series of reforms, systems have been cleaned up, decisiveness has led to easier decision making and has made the economy stand out.

Rising inflation worries could push RBI to raise interest rates again

Surge in oil prices & a falling rupee are mounting pressure on the central bank to act soon while inflation keeps rising.

‘Ugly’ inflation puts RBI closer to interest rate hike

As the payment for oil increases, India’s current account deficits are prone to widen making the economy more vulnerable to rising US interest rates. 

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