Tag: Inflation

Belying the expectations of a rate cut, the monetary policy committee (MPC) has not only decided to keep the rates unchanged in its meeting today but more importantly, has shifted…

Belying the expectations of a rate cut, the monetary policy committee (MPC) has not only decided to keep the rates unchanged in its meeting today but more importantly, has shifted…

The MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) decision to cut rate by 25 basis points in its first ever meeting today, also the first under the new governor Dr Urjit Patel, appears…

Dr Raghuram Rajan, who demitted office on Saturday leaves behind a rich legacy apart from the huge popularity he enjoyed. Even though he may be remembered as an inflation fighter – something…

Monthly data on WPI inflation was released today and CPI inflation was released last week. WPI inflation increased to 3.55% in July’16 whereas CPI stood at 6.1%,, marginally above the…

RBI released its third Monetary Policy for this financial year today which is also the last under the current governor. This is probably also the last rate setting exercise by…

  Inflation figures for May’16 released. CPI based inflation rose to 5.76%, second consecutive month of increase after witnessing moderation till March’16 primarily due to increasing food prices. Similarly, WPI based…

RBI has kept the policy rates unchanged in its second bi-monthly monetary policy for FY17. Two critical elements that have played their part in shaping today’s policy decision are not-yet-arrived monsoon…

WPI based for the month of April was released last week with inflation showing an increase for the first time after 17 months. The reversal may cause anxiety if this…

For second consecutive week, economy witnesses more activity on policy, regulations and macro economic front rather than corporate action. Inflation and IIP (Index of Industrial Production) data is released showing their…