Bloomberg writes on the polls in four states & the challenges confronting Indian economy. FT focuses on the power struggles in Tata leadership post Ratan Tata's death in Oct 2024.
The changes ensure that payments such as dearness allowance or pensions, that are linked to the CPI, will be more closely based on the true consumption baskets of households.
First inflation readings under the revised CPI framework comes in at 2.75%, with food inflation at 2.13 percent, as MoSPI expands market coverage & updates consumption weights.
Economic Survey says edible oils witnessed a high inflation trajectory, while food inflation witnessed a steady decline, and has been in deflationary territory since June 2025.
It will be tough for Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra to get right. Rupee is the worst-performing Asian currency this year against the dollar.
New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.
A monthly publication of the Trade Exposure Inflation Index would enable markets, analysts, and the public to observe how much of inflation is actually imported versus how much is domestically generated.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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