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The Reserve Bank of India projected FY27 CPI inflation at 5.2 per cent, citing rising food and energy prices, supply-side risks and widening core pressures. Governor Sanjay Malhotra warned inflation is no longer benign, making policy-rate recalibration imperative

Economists expect the RBI to begin raising interest rates at its October MPC meeting, bringing forward forecasts from December. Higher crude prices, broadening inflation, rising global bond yields and geopolitical risks are strengthening the case for a 25-basis-point hike

Rising crude oil prices, inflation and higher bond yields globally have narrowed the Reserve Bank of India’s room to hold rates unchanged, BNP Paribas said. India’s macro-outlook has weakened as Brent crude rose above $100 per barrel amid global tightening

The government cut Basic Customs Duty on imported crude edible oils to ease domestic prices and inflationary pressures. Duty on crude sunflower oil was reduced to zero, while soybean and palm oil duties fell to 5 per cent, supporting consumers and domestic refiners

Nomura’s Rob Subbaraman expects the RBI to raise rates in October and December as inflation may exceed 6 per cent. He forecasts 7 per cent FY27 growth, stronger foreign investment, and sees further US Fed tightening amid persistent global inflation pressures

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the Modi government over alleged rising food prices, citing increases in spices, pulses, cooking oils and onions. Referring to the song “Kya Hua Tera Wada”, he questioned the government’s response to inflation and sought immediate relief

Telangana recorded 6.27 per cent retail inflation in August, the highest among major Southern States, with rural inflation at 6.79 per cent. The State has remained above 6 per cent for several months after moving sharply from deflation in 2025.

Chhattisgarh Congress staged a statewide ‘Chini Satyagraha’ against rising sugar prices, blaming BJP governments for inflation. The party claimed sugar shortages at PDS shops were burdening families and demanded immediate restoration of supplies, warning of intensified protests if unresolved

Gold futures declined for the seventh straight session, falling over 1 per cent on MCX amid escalating US-Iran military tensions. Rising oil prices heightened inflation and interest-rate concerns, while investors await US employment data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy

SBI Research highlighted a communication divergence in the RBI’s latest monetary policy cycle, with MPC minutes appearing more hawkish while Governor Sanjay Malhotra adopted a cautious, data-dependent stance. Markets now face uncertainty over a possible October rate hike amid domestic and global risks

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday accused the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh of worsening healthcare, inflation and corruption. He alleged public welfare services had deteriorated and said people were determined to vote the BJP out in the 2027 Assembly elections

Yes Bank expects the RBI to maintain a wait-and-watch approach on interest rates despite rising inflation, as supply-side shocks have not triggered broad second-round effects. July WPI inflation eased slightly to 9.8 per cent, while manufacturing input pressures remain elevated

The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent for the fourth straight meeting, citing inflation uncertainties linked to higher energy prices and geopolitical tensions, while slightly raising its growth forecast and announcing measures for cooperative banks and consumer protection

BSP chief Mayawati urged the ruling and Opposition parties to hold serious discussions during the Monsoon Session, citing public outrage over the alleged Ayodhya Ram temple donation irregularities alongside inflation, unemployment, women's safety, paper leaks and other pressing national issues

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The rupee appreciated 48 paise to close at 94.95 against the US dollar, supported by improved global risk sentiment, softer crude oil prices and a weaker dollar. Analysts said easing inflation concerns and foreign fund inflows also boosted the currency

Falling global crude oil prices are easing inflationary pressures across Asia, giving the RBI and other central banks greater flexibility to support economic growth. However, Standard Chartered warns that a possible Super El Nino could reverse these gains by pushing energy prices higher

A Bank of Baroda Research report warns of an 80 per cent probability of El Niño during June-August, raising concerns over food inflation. Despite healthy reservoir levels and adequate vegetable supplies, higher fuel costs and weather uncertainties could push inflation higher in FY27

The Congress announced a three-month nationwide campaign against inflation, unemployment, exam paper leaks and social inequality. The party also criticised the government over foreign policy and alleged irregularities in recent Rajya Sabha nomination processes in Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand