India, Inflation

India's January wholesale inflation steady at 2.31% y/y
India's wholesale inflation in January remained steady at 2.31% year-on-year, from 2.37% in December, government data showed on Friday, on moderation in food and fuel prices.
India’s Inflation Decline Signals More Rate Cuts Ahead
The sharp fall in India’s headline consumer price inflation in January vindicates last week’s rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, and suggests that more easing lies in store, says Harry Chambers at Capital Economics.
India's inflation cools to lower-than-expected 4.31% in January
This could clear the way for another rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, which slashed rates from 6.5% to 6.25% after its monetary policy meeting on Feb. 7.
India's retail inflation eases to 5-month low, boosting rate cut hopes
India's retail inflation slowed to a five-month low in January as food price inflation eased, boosting the odds of another rate cut in the South Asian economy where growth is slowing amid the escalating threat of a global trade war.
India Inflation Nears 4% Target, Raising Hopes of Rate Cut
India’s inflation eased to a five-month low in January, justifying the central bank interest rate cut, though risks remain amid a depreciating currency and threat of tariffs.
India's retail inflation drops to 4.6% in Jan, industrial growth slows to 3.2%
India's retail inflation eased to 4.6% in January 2025, down from 5.22% in December, as food price pressures subsided.
Instant view: India's retail inflation eases to five-month low in January
India's retail inflation eased to a five-month low of 4.31% in January from 5.22% in December as food price inflation declined, government data released on Wednesday showed. Annual retail inflation in January was lower than economists' estimate of 4.
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Rising medical inflation cause of hike in insurance premiums, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR: The continuous rise in medical inflation has led to an increase in the claims rate for medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT), says Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir ...
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Healthcare inflation: PBS reports dizzying rise in medical expenses for Jan
data has showed that the country witnessed a sharp increase in medical expenses in January, making the access of healthcare facilities more difficult for inflation-hit consumers. The latest data ...
India Inflation Likely Fell to 4.60% in January as Food Price Rises Moderated: Reuters Poll
BENGALURU (Reuters) - India's consumer inflation likely fell sharply to a five-month low of 4.60% in January from 5.22% in ...
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Medical insurance cost rising with higher claims rate
MEDICAL claims inflation has led to a higher rate of claims for medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT), says Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan (pic). He said Bank Negara ...