Wholesale prices increased in December, with inflation measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) rising to 0.83%. This marks the second consecutive month of upward movement after two months of deflation, official data released on Wednesday showed. The return to positive inflation came after wholesale prices contracted in October and November, when WPI inflation stood…
India’s retail inflation likely edged higher in December 2025 to 1.66 per cent from 0.71 per cent in November, driven by a strengthening in food prices across most segments, according to projections by Union Bank of India.The official Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for December is scheduled to be released on January 12, 2026, or…
Rupee continued its downward rally on Monday, falling to an all-time low of 90.58 against the US dollar. This dip marks second week of record lows after the currency fell to 90.55 against USD earlier, on Friday.The currency is struggling with familiar headwinds, weighed down by delays in a US trade deal, persistently weak capital…
GST reforms could lower retail inflation by up to 35 basis points in 2025-26, with the impact already visible in recent months, according to a report by SBI Research.The report, cited by news agency ANI, estimated that Consumer Price Index (CPI) or retail inflation declined by around 25 basis points during the September–November 2025 period…
Rupee versus dollar (AI image) The Indian rupee tanked to a fresh record low on Thursday, going past the 90 mark versus the US dollar again. The rupee has been depreciating sharply this year, influenced by ongoing challenges on the India-US trade deal front and increased corporate dollar demands.The rupee declined to 90.4675 versus the…
File photo (Picture credit: ANI) The Indian rupee’s slide past Rs 90 per US dollar for the first time ever has shifted sentiment in the equity market and raised fresh concerns for investors. The breach of this psychological level has come on the back of weak capital flows, steady demand for dollars from importers, and…
India’s economic outlook remains firmly positive, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) pointing to strong policy foundations, resilient growth and well-contained inflation in its latest assessment. The Washington-based agency said India’s performance has been underpinned by prudent macroeconomic management and a decade of structural reforms that continue to pay dividends.In a report, the IMF noted…
With schools and several government offices in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh observing a holiday today to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, many people are unsure whether banks are also shut.The confusion stems from the fact that November 25 has been declared a public holiday for government institutions in both states. Are…
The Indian rupee could come under further strain this week, with traders watching whether the currency edges closer to 90 per US dollar amid limited signs of strong central bank intervention. The rupee touched a record low of 89.49 on the previous Friday and slid 0.8 per cent over the week, driven by portfolio outflows,…