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Food prices rise in May, propel household inflation to 3.93%
June 12, 2026 6:32 pm
Retail prices are seen rising at a faster rate in the coming months as producers pass on more of their input price increases on account of the war in West Asia, with a sub-par monsoon seen as another upside risk.
West Asia escalation drives rupee, stocks lower as crude oil prices surge
June 08, 2026 7:59 pm
The Indian currency slumped 0.8%, erasing almost all the gains seen on Friday after RBI's measures to boost foreign inflows.
Inflation outlook warrants ‘vigilance’, consumption may face headwinds: Finance Ministry report
May 30, 2026 2:12 pm
The comments by the finance ministry come days before the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee announces its interest rate decision on June 5.
Graphs, Data, Perspectives | Inflation vs affordability: Why the two are not the same
May 30, 2026 9:21 am
While policymakers focus on containing the inflation rate, consumers care more about whether their incomes grow faster than the rise in prices. This has not happened in recent years, affecting affordability.
Millions of small choices can help shield India’s economy
May 16, 2026 1:44 pm
A rupee defended at the kitchen table is ultimately a rupee that does not need defending at the trading desk. That is the essence of economic patriotism
US employers defy economic shock from Iran war, add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs
May 08, 2026 10:50 pm
Economists said consumer spending and business investment, especially in technology and AI, continued to support growth.
UPSC Prelims S.E.E. Snapshot: Phytoremediation, Shrinkflation, Bioluminiscence — quick look
April 22, 2026 11:49 am
Finding tricky concepts hard to crack? This week’s SEE Snapshot simplifies Phytoremediation, Shrinkflation, and Bioluminescence with crisp, concept-focused to give you an edge in UPSC Prelims. Don’t miss the infographics.
Graphs, Data and Perspectives: Between oil shock and El Niño, how high can inflation go in India?
April 04, 2026 6:52 am
Oil shock and El Niño could likely decide how inflation will pan out. If conditions worsen, the chances of RBI raising interest rates rise, making EMIs and loans more expensive for Indians.
Bond yields hit 6.94% amid fears of inflation, monetary tightening
March 28, 2026 4:56 am
With Friday’s rise, bond yield has risen by 26 basis points in the last one month. Bond prices and yields move in opposite directions — when prices rise, yields fall and vice-versa. On the other hand, benchmark bond yield in the US has risen by 48 basis points to 4.42% in the last one month.
‘Need enough buffers to deal with any kind of volatility, inflation impact to be seen through multiple channels’, says Nomura's Sonal Varma
March 22, 2026 11:01 am
Inflationary impact will be less if shock duration is a few months; growth hit not seen substantially negative as countercyclical policy easing has already sown the seeds of a cyclical recovery.
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