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Govt asks cos to cut MRP of edible oils by up to Rs 10/litre within a week

Companies have been asked to maintain uniform MRP across the country for same brand of edible oils, says Food Secretary

Electronics firms to extend production cuts till August amid low demand

Consumer electronics inventory has piled up as consumers are holding back their discretionary spending, a report said

What is the Monetary Policy Committee of RBI? What's its mandate?

Last month, the Monetary Policy Committee of the RBI increased the repo rate by 50 basis points to 4.90% to contain rising inflation. Who are its members and what are the processes? Let's find out

Markets unlikely to bottom out soon amid recession fears: Nomura

As regards valuations, Nomura believes stocks have largely (if not fully) priced in expectations of higher policy/discount rates. They expect the markets to remain choppy in the near-term

Persistent inflation to impact demand across categories: TCPL chairman

The current operating environment remains highly volatile and persistent inflation will likely impact demand across categories, Tata Consumer Products Ltd Chairman N Chandrasekaran said

Recessions in advanced economies may help cool inflation in India

Recessions in advanced economies may benefit India in a "perverse way" as a moderation in global commodities prices will help cool domestic inflation, according to Citigroup Inc

What is the shape of India's economic recovery?

Sales of two-wheelers have nosedived. FMCG is struggling due to weak demand. But the aviation sector is seeing a jump in traffic. Take a dive into the key sectors to find out how the economy is revivi

India facing 'probably the most difficult economic situation': HUL chairman

I remain confident that as a country, we will be able to navigate through this crisis there: HUL Chairman Nitin Paranjpe

RBI aim is to not have over-tightening or over-stimulus: MPC's Ashima Goyal

Central bank has to target inflation but with 'awareness of nuances',' she says in interview.

High inflation weighed on MPC members as RBI raised rate: Minutes

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said while high inflation continues to be the major concern, revival of economic activity remains steady and is gaining traction

MPC minutes flag inflation worry; aim to bring CPI within target band by Q4

CPI inflation was 7.04% in May. In its June policy review, the MPC raised repo rate by 50 bps to 4.9%, taking the total tally of rate hikes since May to 90 bps

Will buy Indian stocks if Nifty drops to around 14,000 levels: Chris Wood

In the short-term, Wood suggests that investors should sell stocks on a rally. The bet for a sustained equity market rally before 2022 end is a possible change in the US Fed's language, he said

Policymakers look to rains, not just rates, to cool hot inflation: Report

Like its international peers, the Reserve Bank of India is expected raise rates aggressively over the next year to take some of the heat out of prices

Sensex falls 153pts; Nifty below 15750; Bajaj Auto dips 5%, Adani Ent up 6%

CLOSING BELL: Select IT, metals, and pharma stocks helped the headline indices recover from the day's low

Sensex down 1457pts, Nifty gives up 15800 on global rout, ahead of CPI data

CLOSING BELL: The top laggards were Bajaj Finserv, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindalco, Tech M, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Adani Ports, NTPC, and TCS

Inflation data, Fed interest rate decision to drive markets this week

Markets are again reeling under tremendous pressure across the globe following sticky inflation that could prompt swift actions by the apex banks ahead, say analysts

Will good monsoons enable RBI go slow on rate hikes this year?

RBI expects the inflation-inflicted pain to last for three more quarters as it raised the repo rate. However, the forecast of normal monsoon may take pressure off the RBI as it will cool off inflation

Up to govt to decide on supply-side measures to contain inflation: RBI Guv

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the government is "mindful" of the current inflation situation, and it is up to the Centre to take further supply-side measures to contain the price rise situation

FY22 agri inflation at six-year high, but did farmers reap full benefit?

Though Indian farmers may have gained from higher than usual inflation in crop prices, they have also had to pay more for their inputs and other items of consumption and service

I am sure govt is mindful of inflation situation: RBI Governor Das

RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said the govt is "mindful" of the current inflation situation, and it is up to the Centre to take further supply-side measures to contain the price rise situation.