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Amid rising inflation, vigilance holds the key

June 13, 2026 12:35 am

Food inflation rose to 4.78 per cent, up from 4.2 per cent the month before, with items like tomatoes and ginger seeing a sharp surge. With weak rainfall delaying kharif crop planting, the outlook in this category is uncertain

India retail inflation Consumer Price Index data NSO April 2026

Eating out becoming more expensive as April retail inflation edges up to 3.48%

May 12, 2026 8:08 pm

In February, prices of 236 of the 358 items in the CPI basket were higher compared to January. But this number has risen to 286 in March and was broadly similar at 282 in April.

The primary tax benefit on health insurance comes under Section 80D. It allows deductions for premiums paid for yourself, your spouse, dependent children, and parents. For self, spouse, and children, you can claim up to ₹25,000 a year. Add parents to the policy, and you get another ₹25,000. If either parent is a senior citizen, this second limit rises to ₹50,000. (Express Photo)

Health Insurance Tax Benefits: What Counts & What Doesn’t

December 23, 2025 6:58 pm

With healthcare costs rising faster than incomes, adequate cover is essential for financial security, as a serious illness or hospitalisation can quickly erode years of savings.

‘Gurgaon living costs match San Francisco, Dubai’: Why even Rs 70 LPA still ‘feels middle class,’ explains investment banker

November 16, 2025 10:24 am

In a recent LinkedIn post, Ahuja argued that national inflation indicators no longer capture the reality of city living.

Not out of woods yet, miles to go: RBI report on inflation

November 16, 2023 8:35 pm

Investment demand appears to be resilient with the government’s infrastructure spending, an uptick in private capex, automation, digitalisation, and indigenisation providing a boost, the report in the RBI monthly bulletin said.

World's cheapest Domino's pizza is in inflation-hit India, costs $0.60

July 20, 2023 11:53 am

The Rs 49 ($0.60) pizza in India, Domino's No. 1 market outside America, is the tip of the spear in its fight against rampant inflation that's squeezing profits and pricing out many customers, according to the CEO of its franchisee here.

I-T dept notifies Cost Inflation Index for current fiscal

April 11, 2023 10:45 am

The Cost Inflation Index for FY 2023-24 relevant to AY 2024-25 stood at 348, as per a notification of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).

Inflation a major concern, expect Oct print to be under 7%: RBI Governor

November 13, 2022 1:02 am

Das attributed the expected moderation in inflation in October to measures taken by both the government and RBI in the last 6-7 months.

Indian economy to grow by 7-7.8% in FY23 despite global headwinds: Experts

June 23, 2022 7:26 pm

In contrast to developed countries, India's Covid stimulus measures, particularly the fiscal policy interventions, are less inflationary and instead promote growth. Despite global obstacles, NR Bhanumurthy predicts that India would grow by 7% this year through better agricultural production and a revitalised rural economy.