Inflationary pressure

Commodity prices, construction key for rural economy: Icra

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, 13:01 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

Indian business sentiment suffers setback in August: Survey

Indian business sentiment fell close to the lows of 2014 in August, a Deutsche Boerse survey Tuesday said adding there is "strong possibility" that the RBI will go for a rate cut before the September 29 policy meet.

Aug 25, 2015, 13:14 PM IST

Gold extends losses to third day as oil slumps

Gold extended losses into a third session on Friday, dropping to a one-week low, on expectations that plunging oil prices could sap inflationary pressure, curbing the metal`s appeal as a hedge.

Nov 28, 2014, 09:44 AM IST

Brazil set to keep rates on hold

Brazil`s central bank will keep its key interest rate on hold at 11 percent a month before its presidential vote despite a recession and inflationary pressures, analysts indicated Tuesday.

Sep 03, 2014, 05:50 AM IST