The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for October is recorded at 6.21 per cent on year-on-year basis. Corresponding inflation rates for rural and urban are 6.68 per cent and 5.62 per cent, respectively, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) said on Tuesday.
India’s inflationary pressures are back in the spotlight, as food prices surge amid unpredictable weather patterns and shifting global dynamics.
Speaking at a media event, the Governor assured that the RBI is prepared to act with strength and agility, likening the Indian economy to a tiger for its resilience amid fluctuating global conditions.
The total value of these banknotes in circulation was Rs 3.56 lakh crore at the close of business on May 19, 2023, when the withdrawal of Rs 2000 banknotes was announced, which means less than 2 per cent of them are still in circulation.
However, gold reserves, which form part of the foreign exchange kitty, increased by $1.08 billion to $68.53 billion during the week, according to the central bank.
However, sequentially, the figure jumped by 38.4 per cent from $2.19 billion in January 2024, the figures showed.
In the narrative of a nation’s economic performance, GDP growth often takes centre stage, like the star student’s report card that parents eagerly await.
Coming as a positive development for the Indian economy, the Fitch rating agency has raised its estimate for India's economic growth for this fiscal year and next.
Every year, a day before the Union Budget, the Chief Economic Adviser comes out with the Economic Survey for the year. This year, breaking with tradition, since an interim budget was being presented, the Government deferred publication of the Economic Survey.
The MoU covers all current account transactions, permissible capital account transactions and any other economic and financial transactions as agreed upon by both countries, it added.
