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Costlier Food, Fuel Drive September Wholesale Inflation To Record 11.39%
In the fuel and power basket, Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation was 25.85 per cent in September, compared to 22.93 per cent in the previous month.
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Centre Rolls Out 'Kanda Express' As Onion Prices Rise 19% Within A Month
The Kanda Express is only one part of the government's response. The Centre is also looking at releasing onions from its buffer stock into the market.
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More Imported Inflation? Grain Price Hike May Add To Global Economic Woes After Oil Shock
Black Sea disruptions, soaring fertiliser costs and extreme weather threaten grain supplies, raising fresh concerns over food inflation and global economic stability.
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JPMorgan Warns Of Food, Fertiliser Crisis In 2027. What It Means For India
The Middle East accounts for about 42 per cent of global urea exports. Any prolonged disruption around Hormuz can affect fertiliser supplies, prices.
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India's Undernourished Population Falls 42%, But Cost Of Food Big Challenge: UN Report
Between 2019 and 2025, the number of Indians unable to afford a healthy diet also dropped by nearly 29 per cent.
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Love Meat, Egg Dishes? Your Next Restaurant Bill Could Pinch You More
Among food items tracked under the Consumer Price Index, eggs and meat recorded the highest inflation in five months. Their prices have risen faster.
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Tomatoes Price Up 35%, Cauliflower 26%, Cooking Oil, Potatoes And Packaged Goods Face Fresh Hikes
Tomato prices may rise further during July-August due to lower summer sowing and heatwave concerns in key growing regions.
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RBI Working On CPI Weightage Discussion Paper, To Release Soon
This has come as there has been a debate since last year over whether food inflation should be included in the RBI's inflation targeting framework.
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CPI Inflation Remains Below Estimates: More Space For Rate Cuts?
With food prices showing a declining trend even in July 2025, this trend is likely to continue, said Aditi Gupta, economist, Bank of Baroda.
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Home-Cooked Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian Thali Costs Drop In June: Report
The cost of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis declined 8 per cent and 6 per cent (year-on-year), respectively, in June, a report showed on Tuesday.
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Ghar Kharcha: Another Reason To Eat Your Veggies—They Cost Lesser
Food and beverage inflation eased to 2.88% from 3.84% in February. The decline was led by vegetable inflation.
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S&P Estimates India's GDP To Grow 6.5%, Down From Its Earlier Forecast Of 6.75%
S&P cuts India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.5 pc
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Price Hikes Of Potatoes, Pulses And Chicken Make Homemade Meals Dearer In January: Crisil
Homemade meals get dearer in January, non-veg thali pinches more, says Crisil report
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Economic Survey 2025: Relief From Food Inflation Likely Soon But Global Risks Loom
India has managed to bring retail inflation down to a four-year low of 5.4% in FY24 but new economic headwinds persist.
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You May Have To Skip Chakna Next Time You Have A Drink. The Reason — Inflation
Global supply disruptions and import duty hikes closer home, are making palm oil—a key ingredient in packaged foods—more expensive.
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Costlier Food, Fuel Drive September Wholesale Inflation To Record 11.39%
In the fuel and power basket, Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation was 25.85 per cent in September, compared to 22.93 per cent in the previous month.
-
Centre Rolls Out 'Kanda Express' As Onion Prices Rise 19% Within A Month
The Kanda Express is only one part of the government's response. The Centre is also looking at releasing onions from its buffer stock into the market.
-
More Imported Inflation? Grain Price Hike May Add To Global Economic Woes After Oil Shock
Black Sea disruptions, soaring fertiliser costs and extreme weather threaten grain supplies, raising fresh concerns over food inflation and global economic stability.
-
JPMorgan Warns Of Food, Fertiliser Crisis In 2027. What It Means For India
The Middle East accounts for about 42 per cent of global urea exports. Any prolonged disruption around Hormuz can affect fertiliser supplies, prices.
-
India's Undernourished Population Falls 42%, But Cost Of Food Big Challenge: UN Report
Between 2019 and 2025, the number of Indians unable to afford a healthy diet also dropped by nearly 29 per cent.
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Love Meat, Egg Dishes? Your Next Restaurant Bill Could Pinch You More
Among food items tracked under the Consumer Price Index, eggs and meat recorded the highest inflation in five months. Their prices have risen faster.
-
Tomatoes Price Up 35%, Cauliflower 26%, Cooking Oil, Potatoes And Packaged Goods Face Fresh Hikes
Tomato prices may rise further during July-August due to lower summer sowing and heatwave concerns in key growing regions.
-
RBI Working On CPI Weightage Discussion Paper, To Release Soon
This has come as there has been a debate since last year over whether food inflation should be included in the RBI's inflation targeting framework.
-
CPI Inflation Remains Below Estimates: More Space For Rate Cuts?
With food prices showing a declining trend even in July 2025, this trend is likely to continue, said Aditi Gupta, economist, Bank of Baroda.
-
Home-Cooked Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian Thali Costs Drop In June: Report
The cost of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis declined 8 per cent and 6 per cent (year-on-year), respectively, in June, a report showed on Tuesday.
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Ghar Kharcha: Another Reason To Eat Your Veggies—They Cost Lesser
Food and beverage inflation eased to 2.88% from 3.84% in February. The decline was led by vegetable inflation.
-
S&P Estimates India's GDP To Grow 6.5%, Down From Its Earlier Forecast Of 6.75%
S&P cuts India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.5 pc
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Price Hikes Of Potatoes, Pulses And Chicken Make Homemade Meals Dearer In January: Crisil
Homemade meals get dearer in January, non-veg thali pinches more, says Crisil report
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Economic Survey 2025: Relief From Food Inflation Likely Soon But Global Risks Loom
India has managed to bring retail inflation down to a four-year low of 5.4% in FY24 but new economic headwinds persist.
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You May Have To Skip Chakna Next Time You Have A Drink. The Reason — Inflation
Global supply disruptions and import duty hikes closer home, are making palm oil—a key ingredient in packaged foods—more expensive.
