Modi backs new CPI target in Independence Day speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave his backing to a new inflation target in a major speech on Monday, saying his government had brought down consumer price growth from double digits under the last government.
Aug 15, 2016, 08:36 AM IST
Vegetables may soar further as peak production season ends: Report
In a "most worrying" sign for consumers, the prices of vegetables in retail markets are likely to shoot up further in coming months as the 'peak production season' came to an end, says a report.
Aug 14, 2016, 10:22 AM IST
IIP growth dips 2.1%; retail inflation shoots up to 6.07%
Raising concerns about cost of credit and pick up in economic activity, retail inflation soared to 23-month high of 6.07 percent in July on higher food prices, while factory output grew at a subdued rate of 2.1 percent in June.
Aug 12, 2016, 20:18 PM IST
Subbarao questions inflation-targeting, doubts its efficacy
Former Reserve Bank governor Duvvuri Subbarao has doubted achieving the 4 percent inflation target set under the new MPC set-up given the narrow margin the new price index has now and the way prices have been moving up in recent months.
Jul 27, 2016, 18:30 PM IST
Rains support RBI rate cut, may douse agflation : BoA-ML
he Reserve Bank is expected to cut key interest rate by 25 basis points at its policy review meet next month if prices of pulses fall and help push down agflation, a BoA-ML report said on Monday, even as it sees overall retail inflation in July to touch 6 per cent.
Jul 25, 2016, 14:28 PM IST
Left, JD(U) leaders to visit Una today
JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav, CPI's D Raja and CPI(M) Lok Sabha member P K Biju would reach Una tomorrow and meet the family members of the youths who were allegedly beaten up by a group of right-wing 'gau rakshaks' (cow vigilantes).
Jul 22, 2016, 18:59 PM IST
Rural inflation is higher than urban: Crisil
Rating agency Crisil on Monday said while urban inflation fell from 9 percent to 5.3 per cent, rural inflation declined from 10.1 per cent to 6.2 per cent in the last one year.
Jul 18, 2016, 14:00 PM IST
WPI inflation in June inches up to 1.62% Vs 0.79% in May
The wholesale price index (WPI) rose in June by 1.62 percent, up from 0.79 percent in May.
Jul 14, 2016, 12:09 PM IST
Need secular unity to take on BJP: Rahul Gandhi
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has called on secular parties to unite to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Jul 12, 2016, 15:18 PM IST
Macro data, Q1 show to take spotlight for markets this week
IIP and inflation data, quarterly earnings from blue-chips TCS and Infosys and progress of monsoon rains will be key determinants for the stock market this week, say experts.
Jul 10, 2016, 11:36 AM IST
RBI may cut rate in Aug despite high June inflation: BofA-ML
June CPI inflation may climb to 6.2 percent, but despite this Reserve Bank is expected to cut key policy rate by 25 basis points on August 9, with monsoon set to douse agflation, says a report.
Jul 04, 2016, 16:13 PM IST
Retail inflation rises to 5.76% in May; rate cut hopes reduced
Retail inflation in May rose to 5.76 percent on account of dearer food articles such as vegetables and pulses.
Jun 13, 2016, 17:46 PM IST
Kin seeks recall of transfer of officer probing Pansare case
Medha Pansare, daughter-in-law of rationalist and CPI leader Govind Pansare who was shot dead last year, has sought cancellation of the transfer of the officer investigating the case stating that it would "adversely impact" the probe.
May 27, 2016, 15:18 PM IST
Tamil Nadu polls: Modi govt taking anti-working class initiatives, says CPI
Referring to RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's "one-eyed king" remarks, Raja said though BJP ministers have criticised him over it, "his (Rajan's) comments explain everything.
May 01, 2016, 17:29 PM IST
CPI to raise issue of repeated attacks on JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar in Parliament
The Communist Party of India (CPI) on Monday said that it will raise the issue of repeated attacks on Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union president Kanhaiya Kumar in the second part of the Parliament Session beginning from today.
Apr 25, 2016, 11:40 AM IST
Narada a 'planted election vendetta': Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee today described it as a "planted election vendetta".
Apr 14, 2016, 01:22 AM IST
Inflation seen at 5% in March; RBI to cut rates by 25%: BofA
India's retail inflation for March is expected to be around 5 per cent and the Reserve Bank is likely to cut its key rate by 25 basis points each at its policy reviews on April 5 as well as in August, says a report
Mar 28, 2016, 16:48 PM IST
JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar keeps Arvind Kejriwal waiting, Delhi CM cancels meeting
JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar could not meet Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday but spoke to him on telephone, CPI leader D Raja said.
Mar 17, 2016, 20:42 PM IST
Retail inflation falls to a 3-month low of 5.18% in February
After rising for five months in a row, retail inflation in February fell to 3-month low of 5.18 percent as food prices including vegetables, pulses and fruits became less costly.
Mar 14, 2016, 19:07 PM IST
