Inflation pressures limit scope for rate cuts

India's retail inflation reached 4.4% in June, surpassing the central bank's target. Higher food and transport costs drove this increase, marking the highest print under the new…

NEW DELHI: Retail inflation based on consumer price index (CPI) inched up for the fifth consecutive month to 4.4% in June from 3.9% in May, crossing the 4% mark for the first time…

The June CPI numbers are the first to record the complete extent of the hike in retail prices of petrol and diesel. | India News

India's June 2026 CPI hit 4.38%, breaching the RBI's 4% target for the first time in 17 months and raising the stakes for monetary policy decisions.

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Retail inflation in India is projected to increase through the fiscal year. Elevated fuel costs and input prices are driving this upward trend. The Reserve Bank of India will…

Controlled inflation prompts economists to delay interest rate hike expectations. Retail inflation rose to 4.38% in June, exceeding the RBI's target. Core inflation remained…

Retail inflation has risen above the RBI's target, driven by fuel and food prices. Core inflation remains subdued, offering a better measure of underlying price pressures. The…

Rising inflation has crossed the Reserve Bank of India's target, signaling potential repo rate hikes. Higher inflation and increased credit demand suggest banks might raise fixed…

Inflation pressures limit scope for rate cuts