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Sanjay Malhotra
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India inflation rises to 5.54% as food prices reach 7.74% in September
India's retail inflation accelerated to 5.54% in September from 4.83% in August, while food inflation reached 7.74%. Rural inflation was higher than urban inflation, reinforcing concerns about household purchasing power just days after the Reserve Bank of India increased interest rates. The next question is whether price pressures will persist.
RBI opens dollar window for oil companies as Indian rupee approaches Rs 97
The Reserve Bank of India is taking fresh steps to defend the rupee, including direct dollar supplies to three state-owned oil companies and tighter derivatives rules. With the currency approaching ₹97 against the dollar, the central bank is attempting to reduce pressure from energy imports without removing the underlying economic exposure.
Why did the Reserve Bank of India raise interest rates for the first time in nearly four years?
RBI raises India’s repo rate to 5.5% and shifts to calibrated tightening as oil, inflation and rupee pressures reshape the policy outlook.
India inflation rises to 4.82% as food and fuel pressures strengthen case for RBI rate hike
India’s August retail inflation accelerated above the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% target while wholesale inflation hit 9.92%, increasing pressure on policymakers as crude oil approaches $108 a barrel.
Reserve Bank of India to drain Rs 1tn liquidity through bond sales as surplus cash surges
The Reserve Bank of India will sell ₹1 trillion of government securities after extraordinary forex inflows pushed banking-system liquidity far above comfortable levels.
RBI approves record Rs 2.7 lakh crore surplus transfer to centre, bolstering FY25 fiscal space
RBI transfers record ₹2.7 lakh crore to Centre for FY25, bolstering fiscal space and easing bond yield pressures. Government eyes revised deficit path.