Page 51 - Latest Updates on Inflation
Inflation to ease with monsoon impact on veggie prices: SBI
Inflation measured by consumer prices inched up to 5.77% for June, fastest in nearly two years on higher food demand
 "Inflation to ease with monsoon impact on veggie prices: SBI")
<b>Akash Prakash:</b> A world of ice
Given the rise in populism globally, get ready for more fiscal support, which will lay the ground for inflationary pressures
US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged
New expression might indicate that conditions are getting more favourable for further interest rate hikes in the future
 "US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged")
India's old nemesis inflation is back on the prowl
Inflation is threatening to breach the RBI target, it will give a harsh welcome to its new chief
 "India's old nemesis inflation is back on the prowl")
Rajya Sabha member raises issue of price rise in pulses, vegetables
According to latest government data, retail inflation inched up to a 22-month high of 5.77 per cent in June on increase in food prices including cereals and vegetables
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Pulses and cereals are key worries in inflation
The latest bout of retail inflation was caused by vegetables, but prices of these items are not as worrisome as those of pulses
 "Pulses and cereals are key worries in inflation")
IIP sees mild uptick, retail inflation inches up
Retail inflation inches up, but declines in rural areas
 "IIP sees mild uptick, retail inflation inches up")
Risking inflation
Govt's thinking on interest rates worrisome
New RBI Governor should continue Rajan's inflation fight: DBS
It called Rajan's decision not to seek an extension as a "negative surprise
 "New RBI Governor should continue Rajan's inflation fight: DBS")
Retail inflation for industrial workers jumps to 6.59% in May
All India CPI-IW for May increased by 4 points and pegged at 275%
 "Retail inflation for industrial workers jumps to 6.59% in May")
Targeting inflation
RBI Act changes plug many gaps, but challenges remain
Nation bleeding from inflation, thanks to Modi's 'Achhe Din': Congress
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting with Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan and Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on rising inflation
 "Nation bleeding from inflation, thanks to Modi's 'Achhe Din': Congress")
Tomato hits Rs 100/kg on reduced supply, potato at Rs 25/kg
Govt terms the price rise temporary, trade sees no respite in near term
 "Tomato hits Rs 100/kg on reduced supply, potato at Rs 25/kg")
Rising food, fuel prices seen pushing up India inflation in May
According to ICRA, next few readings of CPI inflation are likely to print between 5.5% to 6.0%
Are markets prepared for higher inflation?
Analysts expect inflation to peak in H1FY17 and moderate thereafter on the back of positive impact of monsoons
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 "Retail inflation jumps to 5.39% in April")
India retail inflation probably nudged up to 5% in April: Poll
The rise in inflation will make it harder for RBI to follow up last month's interest rate cut too swiftly
 "India retail inflation probably nudged up to 5% in April: Poll")
Food prices pull retail inflation to 6-month low
Food inflation, the biggest component of CPI, eased to 5.21 per cent in March, from 5.30 per cent in February
Move towards 4% inflation to contain rupee volatility: Raghuram Rajan
He said India has almost everything for taking a big leap in production on manufacturing as well as services side
 "Move towards 4% inflation to contain rupee volatility: Raghuram Rajan")
