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Another rate cut on cards from RBI, but will bank cut your home loan EMIs?

Another rate cut on cards from RBI, but will bank cut your home loan EMIs?

Mon, Mar 18, 2019

When a rate cut takes place, one can expect EMIs on a home loan to become cheaper as it involves floating interest rate which is linked to the movement of policy repo rate. 

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CPI Inflation rises to 2.57% in Feb 2019 - Know what led to this

CPI Inflation rises to 2.57% in Feb 2019 - Know what led to this

Tue, Mar 12, 2019

The Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) inflation came in at deflation narrowed to -0.66% in February 2019, compared to -2.24% from the previous month.

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IIP, CPI numbers today: Data to set course for RBI’s repo rate cut, impact economy

IIP, CPI numbers today: Data to set course for RBI’s repo rate cut, impact economy

Tue, Mar 12, 2019

Notably, CPI will be released for the month of February 2019, and IIP for January 2019. 

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CPI: Retail Inflation eases to 2.05% in Jan 2019; food, vegetables, fruits prices remain in deflation

CPI: Retail Inflation eases to 2.05% in Jan 2019; food, vegetables, fruits prices remain in deflation

Tue, Feb 12, 2019

The downward trend in CPI, is due to food inflation which has further widened its negative trend.

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CPI, IIP numbers today: A surprise awaits? This is what you can expect

CPI, IIP numbers today: A surprise awaits? This is what you can expect

Tue, Feb 12, 2019

Both CPI or retail inflation for January 2019 and the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) or factory output for December 2018, will be announced today. 

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CPI inflation for industrial workers rises to 5.24 pc in December

CPI inflation for industrial workers rises to 5.24 pc in December

Fri, Feb 01, 2019

It said the maximum downward pressure to the change in current index came from the food group, contributing (-) 1.38 percentage points to the total change.

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Good news for common man! CPI Inflation eases to 2.19% in December 2018; food inflation at -2.51%, know what it means to you

Good news for common man! CPI Inflation eases to 2.19% in December 2018; food inflation at -2.51%, know what it means to you

Mon, Jan 14, 2019

The easing retail inflation can be attributed to Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) or food inflation which came in negative at 2.51% compared to -2.61% in November 2018 and 4.96% in December 2017. 

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CPI Inflation numbers today! Good news for common man in offing?

CPI Inflation numbers today! Good news for common man in offing?

Mon, Jan 14, 2019

CPI Inflation has been easing since past two months, eliminating the outcome of rate hike ahead by RBI. In the month of November 2018, the CPI came in at 2.33% lower compared to 3.38% in October 2018. 

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers today: What will be India's latest inflation data? Good news awaits Shaktikanta Das?

Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers today: What will be India's latest inflation data? Good news awaits Shaktikanta Das?

Wed, Dec 12, 2018

 If this month CPI eases further, it will give relief to RBI, which can either decide to stick with the status quo or, as the NDA government wants, announce an interest rate cut in the upcoming policy. 

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Good news, RBI! Retail Inflation stands at 3.31% in October 2018, food inflation negative

Good news, RBI! Retail Inflation stands at 3.31% in October 2018, food inflation negative

Mon, Nov 12, 2018

The Central Statistics Offices today presented the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation or retail inflation data for the month of October, 2018. It was logged at 3.31%, surpassing even what analysts had predicted.

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No more rate hikes by RBI? This is what has come as a savior for loan takers

No more rate hikes by RBI? This is what has come as a savior for loan takers

Mon, Nov 12, 2018

If status quo is the case, then your loan takers can rejoice as banks will not be in situation to make hike in lending rates. 

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Ache din for loan takers? Retail inflation makes case for it going forward

Ache din for loan takers? Retail inflation makes case for it going forward

Mon, Oct 15, 2018

When RBI maintains status quo, banks have the room to increase deposit rates in order to attract investment. and vice versa lower the loan rates.  

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Retail inflation rises to 3.77% in September 2018; Food inflation inches up 0.51%

Retail inflation rises to 3.77% in September 2018; Food inflation inches up 0.51%

Fri, Oct 12, 2018

India's Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) inched up 0.51% in September compared to 0.29% in August 2018 and 1.25% in September 2017. 

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7th Pay Commission: HRA allowances of central government employees key concern for RBI, monetary policy ahead

7th Pay Commission: HRA allowances of central government employees key concern for RBI, monetary policy ahead

Fri, Oct 05, 2018

RBI has been very firm on how 7th Pay Commission continues to put pressure on inflation.

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Guess what! New villain is in town, RBI may hike key rate by 50 bps despite inflation cooling

Guess what! New villain is in town, RBI may hike key rate by 50 bps despite inflation cooling

Thu, Sep 13, 2018

CPI inflation came in at 3.69% during the month of August 2018 lower compared to 4.17% of the previous month, but that is not likely to comfort the RBI.

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India's retail inflation eases at 3.69% in August 2018; lower food price gives relief

India's retail inflation eases at 3.69% in August 2018; lower food price gives relief

Wed, Sep 12, 2018

In July month, CPI numbers surprised markets by easing to 4.17% compared to 4.92% in June 2018 and 4.87% in May 2018. This surpassed market expectations which was over 4.51%. 

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CPI, IIP numbers today; will RBI's nightmare come true?

CPI, IIP numbers today; will RBI's nightmare come true?

Wed, Sep 12, 2018

 It needs to be noted that, IIP data will be released for the month of July 2018 and CPI August 2018. 

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Retail Inflation rises to 4.87% in May 2018; Food Inflation at 3.10%

Retail Inflation rises to 4.87% in May 2018; Food Inflation at 3.10%

Tue, Jun 12, 2018

The Central Statistics Office (CSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, has revised the Base Year of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 2010=100 to 2012=100 with effect from the release of indices for the month of January 2015. 

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CPI inflation eases to 4.44% in February 2018; food inflation at 3.26%

CPI inflation eases to 4.44% in February 2018; food inflation at 3.26%

Mon, Mar 12, 2018

The CSO, MOSPI, has revised the Base Year of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 2010=100 to 2012=100 with effect from the release of indices for the month of January 2015. 

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Sensex gains most since July 2017; inflation, global cues among four reasons why

Sensex gains most since July 2017; inflation, global cues among four reasons why

Mon, Mar 12, 2018

The Sensex settled the day at 33,917, up 610.80 points, while the broader Nifty50 ended at 10,421, up 194.55 points. In the broader market, the BSE Midcap and the BSE Smallcap indices 0.7 per cent, and 0.6 per cent, respectively. 

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