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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicInflation

Topic: inflation

Modi puts inflation goals at risk in bid to meet promises to farmers

His government is seeking to pay farmers at least 50 percent more than the cost of their produce which is expected to fan prices at a time when oil is surging, putting further pressure on bond yields.

RBI likely to keep policy rates unchanged through 2018, says Asian Development Bank

The ADB report also sees economy recovering to grow at 7.3 per cent in 2018 and 7.6 per cent in 2019, aided by various growth-oriented policy measures.

RBI keeps interest rates unchanged and cuts inflation forecast

The central bank's decision is expected to help extend a rally in the bond market, triggered last week when the government cut its first-half borrowing plans.

RBI leaves rates alone, says growth will depend on stable financial management

The central bank has said that the economic recovery is on a stable path, but said inflation risks persist.

RBI keeps rates unchanged, but raises its inflation forecast

The central bank has raised its inflation forecast for the fourth quarter of the fiscal to 5.1 per cent

GST, bank recapitalisation & rising exports to boost economy: What the Economic Survey says

This year's Economic Survey has predicted higher growth but has also pointed out the challenges facing the economy.

RBI expected to keep policy rates unchanged

Experts agree that inflationary pressure, added to the upward curve in GDP growth in Q2, could convince the RBI to maintain its current rates.

Inflation generally picks up in run-up to general elections

A historical analysis of inflation cycles in India suggests that average inflation tends to be higher in the last two years leading up to a Lok Sabha election.

GST Council likely to prune list of items falling under 28% slab

Many items could be brought under 12 per cent tax bracket as the government is trying to find ways of introducing a lower GST slab.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

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.