India’s retail inflation rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April, driven by higher food prices and transport costs. Economists and the RBI have flagged risks from monsoon uncertainty, crude oil prices and the conflict in West Asia.
The RBI monetary policy committee has raised the financial year 2027 inflation projection by 50 basis points to 5.1 per cent
BIS is planning a phased rollout of mandatory silver hallmarking, a move aimed at improving purity assurance, consumer protection and transparency
NFHS-6 data shows rising financial inclusion, digital access and decision-making power among women in India, signalling a structural shift in consumption patterns and driving growth across ecommerce, FMCG, beauty and discretionary categories.
USDA FAS Mumbai projects India’s coffee output to decline 4 per cent to 6.14 million bags in 2026–27, citing heat stress and erratic rainfall, with Arabica bearing the sharper impact.
Citi Research warns El Niño risks and potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions could push global agricultural prices up 13 per cent, raising food inflation pressures.
Amit Shah unveils Rs 128 crore Madhur Dairy plant in Gujarat with 2.5 lakh litre daily processing capacity, targeting higher income for livestock farmers.
The increase in customs duty on gold imports to 15 per cent could push up domestic prices, encourage grey market activity and impact India’s current account deficit, according to SBI Research.
Man-made yarn, fabrics and made-ups posted a stronger growth of 3.6 per cent, with exports increasing from Rs 41,196.0 crore to Rs 42,687.8 crore
India’s retail inflation rose to 3.21 per cent in February from 2.74 per cent in January, driven by higher food prices
