Middle-class woes
The Indian middle class, often hailed as the backbone of the nation’s economy, is at a critical juncture.
The Indian middle class, often hailed as the backbone of the nation’s economy, is at a critical juncture.
The retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in November, fell from a 14-month high of 6.21% in October.
Healthy farm incomes should provide support to rural incomes next fiscal (FY26) and lower inflation and scope for reduced interest rates should improve purchasing power for discretionary spending in India, a report showed on Wednesday.
The US Federal Reserve’s decision to lower its benchmark interest rate to a range of 4.25-4.50 per cent marks a turning point in its monetary policy.
The annual rate of inflation based on the all-India wholesale price index (WPI) number is 1.89% (provisional) for the month of November, data released by the government said on Monday.
India's July retail inflation rate of 3.54 per cent has reached a five-year low, signalling a positive shift for the economy. This decline, largely due to a decrease in food inflation and a favourable base effect, has exceeded expectations and brought relief to consumers and policymakers alike.
The inflation in food prices stood at 3.45% during the month, compared to 10.87% in June.
In an era marked by economic turbulence and fluctuating market sentiments, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to hold its key interest rate steady at 6.50 per cent for the ninth consecutive policy meeting speaks volumes about its strategic approach to monetary policy.
In June, South Africa's annual food inflation hit the lowest level in 45 months since September 2020, the data showed.
The first post-election Union Budget has sparked significant interest, particularly due to its dual focus on job creation and rural development.
