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Sunday, September 7, 2025
TopicInflation

Topic: inflation

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.

‘Wait and watch’: RBI leaves interest rates unchanged for 9th time, projects growth at 7.2%

Four out of six members vote to maintain repo rate while two vote for 25 basis point reduction. RBI governor cites rise in headline inflation in June, primarily driven by food component.

Union government expands price monitoring to curb inflation

16 more commodities added to daily price monitoring.

Why private investment is a key driver of India’s growth & the ‘trump card’ behind Modi-Putin bonhomie

Global media also reported on IMF's upgraded growth forecast due to robust rural consumer spending, and Air India's market share being at its highest in three years.

RBI governor says it’s ‘premature’ to cut rates. Economists divided on whether it’s hurting growth

ThePrint spoke to several prominent economists on whether RBI’s current interest rate policy is adversely impacting growth or if watching inflation should be the way forward.

Canada sees opportunity to engage with India on ‘keeping Canadians safe’ & India’s AI ambitions

Global media also explores the skyrocketing electricity demand amid the heatwave in north India and RBI’s take on India’s inflation trajectory.

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.

India’s May wholesale prices rose 2.61% on year, shows govt data

Economists polled by Reuters had estimated the WPI inflation would rise 2.5% in May, compared to 1.26% in April.

State-run firms boost Nifty 50 to record closing high; inflation, Fed eyed

Bengaluru: India's benchmark index Nifty 50 surged to record closing high on Wednesday, boosted by state-owned companies, while investors awaited key inflation readings and...

Will your salary grow this year? This ratings agency thinks so but people aren’t convinced

RBI’s quarterly survey in May shows that expectations of a hike are muted, while more employees believe that the work situation may worsen.

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Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?