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RBI's MPC will begin its three-day meeting on July 30 and announce its decision on the third bi-monthly policy of the current fiscal on August 1.

Inflation, growth momentum suggest RBI will hit pause button: report

RBI will keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.25 per cent in its policy review meet next week says a report.

29 Jul 2018 11:48 AM

The upcoming elections, rising inflation and interest rates could further dampen the buying sentiment in the real estate, making the task of loan recovery difficult.

Banks unwilling to take haircuts for realty

The Bloomberg report also claims that an oversupply of land parcels in the market is weighing down on pricing — a gainful prospect for ARCs.

28 Jul 2018 5:57 AM

Reserve Bank of India is likely to tighten the key interest rate in the coming months.

Inflation likely to average 4.7 pc this fiscal, RBI to tighten rates: DBS

RBI's MPC will start its rate review meeting from July 30 and is expected to announce its call on August 1.

26 Jul 2018 2:12 PM

India retail inflation to average 4.9 per cent in the year ending March 2019, up from 4.7 per cent

India to hold top spot for economic growth but oil poses risk: reports

India’s economy has started to recover after a slowdown caused by a ban on high-value currency notes in November 2016.

25 Jul 2018 9:50 AM

Wholesale prices of vegetables have increased sharply in the past few days due to rains and flood-like situation in many parts of the country. (Photo: PTI)

Veggie prices shoot up; burn holes in consumers’ pockets

At present, in most residential markets in the capital, vegetables have gone out of the common man’s reach.

24 Jul 2018 9:23 AM

However, inflation in fruits came at 3.87 per cent in June against 15.40 per cent in May.

WPI inflation rises to 4-year high of 5.77 per cent

Even core inflation has shown sustained rise: Expert

17 Jul 2018 1:22 AM

According to government data, retail inflation rose to 5 per cent in June, a five-month high, despite easing food prices.

RBI likely to raise interest rates in August: DBS

MPC will begin its three-day meeting on July 30 and announce its decision on the third bi-monthly policy.

13 Jul 2018 3:17 PM

Overall input costs rose at the strongest rate since July 2014 amid a weak rupee and higher oil prices, inflation may remain elevated.

India services activity in June expands at fastest pace in a year: PMI

A strong improvement in demand also encouraged firms to hire at a faster pace than in May.

04 Jul 2018 11:18 AM

Cost of living for expatriates in Mumbai is the highest in the country, and more expensive than its global peers like Melbourne and Frankfurt, said a survey. (Photo: AFP)

Cost of living in Mumbai higher for expats than Melbourne, Frankfurt

The financial capital of the country is ranked at the 55th spot in terms of cost of living globally.

26 Jun 2018 2:52 PM

The rising crude prices have not resulted in a spike in inflation and the macroeconomic fundamentals of the country remain strong, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

No spike in inflation due to rising crude prices, says Narendra Modi

The government is firmly committed to the path of fiscal consolidation, he said.

26 Jun 2018 12:29 PM

Ind-Ra said that the pace of capital inflows and foreign currency assets has a strong impact on the value of the rupee.

India in better position to deal with oil shock

Rupee’s free fall may lead to inclusion in fragile 5: Ind-Ra

26 Jun 2018 1:29 AM

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to push key policy rates higher again in order to keep inflation in check, says an HSBC report.

RBI may hike rates further to check inflation, says HSBC

Expectations for Fed rate hikes have increased further in recent weeks.

25 Jun 2018 1:42 PM

Costlier fuel price raises WPI inflation to 14-month high

Inflation based on wholesale prices shot up to a 14-month high of 4.43 per cent in May.

15 Jun 2018 2:04 PM

WPI inflation for March was revised upwards to 2.74 per cent from the provisional estimate of 2.47 per cent.

WPI inflation rises to 14-month high of 4.43 pc in May on costlier fuel

Inflation in 'fuel and power' basket rose sharply to 11.22 per cent in May from 7.85 per cent in April.

14 Jun 2018 12:35 PM

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. (Photo: AP)

Fed lifts rates amid stronger inflation, drops crisis-era guidance

Fed policymakers projected gross domestic product would grow 2.8 per cent this year.

14 Jun 2018 10:57 AM

Headline inflation surging to a four-month high of 4.87 per cent in May is likely to force the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to hike rates once again at its August monetary policy review, analysts said.

RBI may hike rates again in August on rise in inflation, say analysts

Analysts at German brokerage Deutsche Bank also said they expect a 0.25 per cent rate hike by the RBI at the August review.

13 Jun 2018 5:35 PM

The industrial growth, based on Index of Industrial Production (IIP), was 3.2 per cent in April last year.

Fuel, vegetables push inflation to 4-mth high

Industrial production expands 4.2% in April: Data.

13 Jun 2018 12:50 AM

Wholesale prices index likely hit a six-month high of 3.82 per cent in May.

May inflation likely to hit four-month high on oil price surge: report

Consumer price inflation is likely to have accelerated in May, due in large part to a rise in fuel inflation.

11 Jun 2018 11:24 AM

BSE Sensex surged almost 276 points to end above the key 35,000-mark on Wednesday even as the RBI hiked the policy rate by 0.25 per cent on inflation concerns.

Sensex soars 276 points even as RBI hikes key policy rate

The repo rate now stands at 6.25 per cent.

06 Jun 2018 4:07 PM

Retail inflation, based on Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose sharply to 4.6 per cent in April.

RBI marginally revises upwards inflation forecast

RBI had estimated inflation in the range of 4.7-5.1 per cent in H1; and 4.4 per cent in H2.

06 Jun 2018 3:43 PM

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