Inflation
- India
AAP raises concerns over fuel price hike, BJP cites global crude oil trends
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday, May 15, expressed concerns over the recent increase in petrol and diesel prices, saying rising fuel costs and economic pressures were affecting common…
- News
Wholesale price inflation rises to 8.3 pc in April
New Delhi: Wholesale price inflation shot up to 8.30 per cent in April, from 3.88 per cent in March, led by a sharp spike in prices of fuel, power and crude petroleum.…
- News
Retail inflation likely to average 5.1 pc in FY27: Report
New Delhi: The consumer price index inflation rose mildly to 3.48 per cent in April from 3.40 per cent in March, and CPI‑based inflation is expected to average 5.1 per cent in…
- India
IMF clears USD 1.3 billion for Pakistan reforms
Washington: The International Monetary Fund approved about $1.3 billion in fresh funding for Pakistan after completing key programme reviews. The IMF Executive Board completed the third review of Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility…
- World
UK inflation rises in March as prices at pump spike higher after Iran war
London: Inflation in the UK climbed in March after a sharp jump in prices at the pump in the wake of the disruption to energy supplies caused by the Iran war, official…
- India
I go to Parliament to create impact: Raghav Chadha vs AAP battle heats up
New Delhi: “I go to Parliament to create impact, not ruckus,” said Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Saturday, April 4, as he rejected allegations levelled against him by the Aam Aadmi…
- India
RBI likely to pause repo rate as US-Iran weighs on growth, inflation: Report
New Delhi: The Middle East conflict and elevated oil prices will likely lead to the Reserve Bank of India maintaining the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in its April…
- India
BSP govt essential for effective implementation of reservation, says Mayawati
Lucknow: BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday, March 31, said effective implementation of reservation policies for Dalits, tribals and backward classes is not possible without a “Bahujan government”, while accusing ruling governments of…
- India
Congress demands PM’s briefing on West Asia conflict
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday, March 23, demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi inform the citizens about the outcome of a high-level meeting he chaired a day earlier on the West…
- Business
Benchmark bond yield rises to 14-month high amid crude price worries
Mumbai: Indian benchmark bond yield rose to a 14-month high on Monday, March 23, possibly due to surge in Brent crude oil prices amid escalating conflict in the Middle east. The 10-year…
- Hyderabad
Gold rates in Hyderabad crash close to 3-month low
Hyderabad: Gold rates in Hyderabad and globally plunged sharply by over Rs 5000 on Monday, March 23, due to a global selloff amid rising inflation fears and a firm US dollar. On…
- Stock Market
Asian shares extend losses as the war with Iran widens
Bangkok: Asian shares fell further on Wednesday, March 4, after the global sell-off for stocks hit Wall Street, with South Korea’s benchmark plunging 8 per cent, while oil prices climbed even higher.…
- India
Expectedly, RBI keeps interest rates unchanged
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Friday, February 6, as expected, as inflation remained at manageable levels, and growth concerns eased following trade agreements with…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru metro fare to go up from Feb 9
Bengaluru: The Bengaluru metro on Thursday, February 5, announced an annual automatic fare revision for Namma Metro, which will come into effect from February 9. The hike is somewhere between four per…
- News
Trump claims ‘border closed,’ inflation defeated
Washington: President Donald Trump declared that inflation “has been defeated” and the US border is “totally closed” as he pitched tariffs, tax cuts, and new trade claims in a political push he…
