Commodity prices

India's Inflation likely to ease to RBI's tolerance level of 6% in coming months: Finance Ministry

The Reserve Bank of India expects inflation to return to its tolerance level of under 6% in the fourth quarter of the financial year that started April 1, 2022. The finance ministry has also said that a global slowdown may dampen the country's exports businesses outlook.

 

Nov 25, 2022, 10:08 AM IST

Ukraine war to strain multiple sectors of Indian economy

The price of Brent crude has skyrocketed above $125 per barrel from $97 before the Russian invasion began.

Mar 07, 2022, 15:21 PM IST

India Ratings projects economic growth at 7.1% next fiscal

The projection is a tad lower than 7.4 percent growth estimated by Asian Development Bank (ADB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) for next fiscal.

Jan 18, 2018, 13:37 PM IST

Moody's has stable outlook on India Inc, barring telcos

The agency also has stable outlooks for car-makers, and companies in the construction, cement, and textiles sectors, but a negative outlook on the real estate sector.

Dec 14, 2017, 18:07 PM IST

Wholesale inflation to moderate further; to average 2.8% in 2018: Nomura

According to the Japanese financial services major, a moderation in WPI inflation in the coming months is likely owing to falling vegetable prices and favourable base effects.

Oct 17, 2017, 12:25 PM IST

Current account deficit may widen to 3% in Apr-Jun: Nomura

The report said despite the wider current account deficit, financing is not a concern.

Sep 07, 2017, 19:36 PM IST

WPI inflation to rise in next 3 months, likely to average around 4.4% in 2017: Nomura

WPI inflation is expected to rise in the next three months and is likely to average around 4.4 percent in 2017, much higher than 2 percent in 2016, says a Nomura report.

Feb 15, 2017, 12:52 PM IST

Stable outlook of companies mirrors India's sustained growth: Moody's

Moody's on Wednesday said the stable outlook on Indian corporates over the next 12-18 months reflects the country's sustained economic growth.

Jan 04, 2017, 14:00 PM IST

Commodity prices, construction key for rural economy

 While favourable monsoon will be vital for rural recovery, the trend in commodity prices and recovery in construction activities also hold equal importance, domestic rating agency Icra said.

Jul 10, 2016, 13:41 PM IST

India business confidence dips to 5 month low in May

 Confidence among Indian businesses fell to a five month low in May, and with rising inflationary pressure, there is limited scope for the RBI to cut rates, says a survey.

May 25, 2016, 18:30 PM IST

India less susceptible to external shocks, credit positive: Moody's

Low commodity prices and better FDI inflows have reduced India's vulnerability to external shocks which is "credit positive" for India, Moody's Investors Service said on Thursday.

Apr 07, 2016, 09:45 AM IST

CAD may narrow to 0.7% of GDP in FY16, says Nomura

India's current account deficit is likely to narrow to 0.7 percent of the GDP in fiscal 2016 from 1.3 percent in FY15 largely owing to low commodity prices, a Nomura report said Wednesday.

Mar 16, 2016, 13:22 PM IST

India GDP likely to clock 7.8% growth in 2016: Nomura

India's industrial recovery process is likely to be gradual owing to external headwinds and weak private sector investment, still the country is expected to clock a GDP growth of 7.8 percent in the next fiscal, says a report by Nomura.

 

Feb 15, 2016, 14:54 PM IST

CAD to narrow to 0.5% of GDP in 2016: Report

India's current account deficit may narrow to 0.5 percent of GDP in 2016 from 0.7 percent in 2015 owing to lower commodity prices, particularly oil, says a report.

Jan 20, 2016, 17:38 PM IST

IMF supports India's current economic reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said it broadly supports the direction of India's economic reforms undertaken by the government led by Prime MInister Narendra Modi.

Nov 13, 2015, 18:08 PM IST

Pulses prices start easing as 82,000 tons seized from hoarders

The seized stocks will be released in retail markets within a week, which will further help cool down prices.

Oct 27, 2015, 21:28 PM IST

NMDC slashes iron ore rates by over 50%; more revision likely

State-run miner National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) has slashed iron ore prices by over 50 percent due to the week iron ore demand. Analysts see the prices softening further in the near-term

Oct 04, 2015, 13:44 PM IST

NCAER predicts economic growth at 7.5% this fiscal

It said the turbulences in the world economy adds uncertainty to the Indian economy.

Aug 21, 2015, 23:56 PM IST

Rajan says crude, commodity fall best chance to curb inflation

A continuing plunge in crude oil and other commodity prices in global markets offers one of the best and the lowest-cost means to choke the inflation fangs sustainably and India must take advantage of this scenario, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said Tuesday.

Aug 04, 2015, 21:09 PM IST

Price rise limited to few commodities, not all: Paswan

The government on Thursday said the price rise is limited to a few commodities like pulses and not all, and there is "wrong perception" that there is inflation in every food item.

Jul 09, 2015, 20:43 PM IST