CPI Inflation News
GST reforms impact: Retail inflation could fall by 35 bps in FY26, says SBI Research
SBI Research estimates a 25 basis point decline in CPI inflation due to GST rationalisation from September to November 2025, with a potential total reduction of 35 bps for 2025-26. Inflation in India is projected to rise further due to rupee depreciation.
2 min read13 Dec 2025Retail inflation likely inched up to 0.8% in November: Mint poll
Inflation is expected to pick up after hitting a record low of 0.25% in October on subdued food prices and favourable base effects. However, any further action on policy rates will depend on whether inflation continues to surprise on the downside.
2 min read10 Dec 2025CPI print, India-Russia deals to US Fed meet: Top five triggers for Indian stock market this week
Top five stock market triggers next week: India's CPI print, US Federal meet, India-Russia deals, India-US trade deal, FII activity and gold prices are the top five triggers for the Indian stock market.
5 min read7 Dec 2025It’s a hold for now for the MPC, tracing trade talks for path ahead
We no longer expect the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee to cut the policy rate at the upcoming 5 December meeting and await a dovish pause.
4 min read2 Dec 2025Mint Explainer | India plans biggest inflation index overhaul in a decade—why housing costs will now matter more
The government is preparing the biggest revamp of India’s inflation index in a decade, with plans to track housing costs monthly and expand coverage beyond cities.
4 min read4 Nov 2025Q2 results, CPI figures to Trump's tariffs - Top five triggers for Indian stock market this week
Dalal Street next week: Q2 results FY26, CPI & WPI figures, Trump's tariffs, FII activity and gold prices will the top five triggers for the Indian stock market next week.
3 min read12 Oct 2025Yet another pause in repo rate? It's a close call for MPC
The trajectory of CPI inflation after October remains upward-sloping. Moreover, the latest downward revision in the CPI inflation forecast for FY26 is entirely tax-cut driven. This suggests that a status quo for the repo rate may be the appropriate outcome.
3 min read29 Sep 2025Is inflation in India headed for a ‘new normal’ that’s lower?
Attribute India’s recent decline in inflation to both cyclical and structural factors. How sustainable they are must be checked, but signs exist of the economy on its way to an equilibrium of better price stability. RBI might have more policy space already.
4 min read11 Sep 2025India’s retail inflation likely inched up to 2.2% in August: Mint poll
India's retail inflation likely rose in August but remained near the lower limit of the RBI's inflation target range. While heavy rains add risk to food prices, GST rate cuts are expected to offer some relief in the coming months.
2 min read9 Sep 2025India to source online price data from Amazon, Flipkart to revamp inflation tracking — Here's what we know
India is set to source online price data from Amazon and Flipkart, among others, to revamp its inflation tracking methods. The nation's online shopper count was at 27 crore in 2024, which is projected to rise by 22% every year.
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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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