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Core industries grew 3.6% in March; cement, fertilisers, steel, electricity show positive growth
New Delhi, April 21: The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 3.8 per cent (provisional) in March 2025 as compared to the Index in March 2024.
Prices of ginger, tomato, cauliflower saw steepest decline in March as inflation cools
New Delhi, April 20: As India's retail inflation witnessed six-year low in the month of March, items that witnessed the steepest decline in prices were ginger, tomato, cauliflower, jeera and garlic.
Retail inflation in March fell to 3.34 per cent, food inflation declined to 2.69 %
New Delhi, April 15: Retail inflation in the month of March fell to 3.34 per cent from 3.61 in February, according to the official data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.
India's retail inflation falls to 3.34 per cent in March, lowest level since August 2019
New Delhi, April 15: India's annual inflation rate, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), declined to 3.34 per cent in March this year, compared to the same month of the previous year, the lowest level since August 2019, according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Tuesday.
India's WPI inflation declines to 2.05 pc in March
New Delhi, April 15: India’s annual rate of inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) slowed to 2.05 per cent in March, down from 2.38 per cent in February, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday.
India's wholesale inflation slows to 2.05% in March, down from 2.38% in February
New Delhi, April 15: Wholesale inflation (WPI) in India stood at 2.05 per cent for the month of March 2025, down from the 2.38 per cent of the previous month, according to the data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday.
Crisil projects 6.5 pc GDP growth for India in fiscal 2026 amid US tariffs
New Delhi, April 14: While US tariff hikes remain a key risk to growth forecast, global credit rating agency Crisil on Monday projected 6.5 per cent GDP growth for India in fiscal 2026, with risks tilted to the downside.
Market Outlook: Q4 results, inflation and global economic data key triggers for next week
Mumbai, April 13: The market outlook for next week will be guided by several global and domestic factors such as q4 results, inflation data and updates on tariffs.
India's forex reserves surge to $676.3 billion
Mumbai, April 11: India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $10.8 billion to $676.3 billion during the week ended April 4, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India on Friday.
India's industrial production registers 2.9 per cent growth in February
New Delhi, April 11: India's industrial output, based on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), posted a 2.9 per cent growth in February this year compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday.
WPI inflation likely eased to 2.1% in March on lower food, fuel prices: Union Bank Report
New Delhi, April 9: Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation is expected to ease to 2.1 per cent year-on-year in March 2025, down from 2.4 per cent in February, mainly due to a seasonal decline in food prices, according to a report by Union Bank of India.
South Korea logs current account surplus for 22nd month in Feb
Seoul, April 8: South Korea logged a current account surplus for the 22nd consecutive month in February on rising exports, central bank data showed on Tuesday.
India's services sector activity remains buoyant in March
New Delhi, April 4: The HSBC PMI Index for India’s services activity remained buoyant at 58.5 in March, which is well above its long-run average of 54.2 but a tad lower than February’s reading of 59, according to data released on Friday.
Rupee strengthens against dollar amid Trump's reciprocal tariffs
New Delhi, April 4: The Indian rupee witnessed sharp gains on Friday at below 85 against dollar, as the dollar index and oil prices dropped sharply amid concerns over recession in the US economy after the reciprocal tariffs were announced.
Market Outlook: PMI, FIIs and global economic data key triggers for next week
New Delhi, March 23: The market outlook for next week will be guided by several domestic and global factors such as PMI, FIIs, Indian banks loan and deposit growth, the US new home sales, US Initial Jobless Claims and the UK GDP data for Q4.
South Korea: Producer prices up for 4th month amid oil price hikes
Seoul, March 21: South Korea's producer prices rose slightly from a month earlier in February on a recent hike in global oil prices, central bank data showed on Friday.
South Korea's total debt hits record high of over $4.27 trillion
Seoul, March 20: The combined debt of the government, companies and households in South Korea has reached an all-time high amid weak domestic demand and falling revenue, data showed on Thursday.
India's trade deficit dips to 3-year low of $14.05 billion in February
New Delhi, March 17: India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to an over 3-year low at $14.05 billion in February from $22.99 billion in January as exports held steady during the month while imports declined, according to the latest data compiled by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
India's exports declined to USD 71.95 bn in Feb from USD 74.97 bn in Jan 2025
New Delhi, March 17: India's overall exports, comprising both merchandise and services, stood at USD 71.95 billion in February 2025, declining from USD 74.97 billion in January 2025. However, it is up from USD 69.74 billion in February 2024, according to the latest data released by the Commerce Ministry.
India's wholesale inflation largely steady in February at 2.38%
New Delhi, March 17: Wholesale inflation in India edged marginally higher in February, rising to 2.38 per cent, according to data released by the commerce ministry on Monday. In January, it was 2.31 per cent.
Indian stock market opens higher, pharma and auto sectors shine
Mumbai, March 17: The Indian equity benchmark indices opened higher on Monday amid positive global cues, as buying was seen in the pharma and auto sectors in the early trade.
India's economic indicators strong, rate cuts could further bolster growth: SBI report
New Delhi, March 16: India's economic indicators for February reflect a moderation in inflation, improved industrial output and strong corporate earnings, according to the latest SBI Ecowrap report.
India's forex reserves soar USD 15.3 billion, highest weekly jump in over 3 years
New Delhi, March 16: India's foreign exchange reserves had their highest weekly gains in over three years in the week ending March 7.
S. Korea's import prices fall for first time in 5 months in February: BOK
Seoul, March 14: South Korea's import prices fell for the first time in five months in February due mainly to falling global oil prices, central bank data showed on Friday.
Indian Stock market opens flat; global factors still impacting the indices: Experts
Mumbai, March 13: The Indian stock market opened on an uncertain note on Thursday, with the Sensex rising by 70.75 points to open at 74,100.51, while the Nifty slipped by 2.00 points, starting at 22,468.50. Market sentiment remained mixed as investors reacted to global and domestic economic cues.
Manufacturing boost with government support led to hiked IIP growth in January: Report
New Delhi, March 13: India's industrial activity witnessed a significant surge in January 2025, primarily driven by the manufacturing sector, according to ICICI Bank Global Markets report.
India's industrial production records 5 per cent growth in January
New Delhi, March 12: India's industrial growth, based on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), bounced back to 5 per cent in January this year after slowing to 3.2 per cent in December, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday.
US Inflation slows to 2.8 pc in February, lowest since November 2024
New Delhi, March 12: The much-awaited inflation data of United States (US) signals cooling in headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) standing at 2.8 per cent year-on-year from 3 per cent in January, as per the official data released by US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
India's CPI Inflation for February 2025 stood at 3.61 pc, a seven month low
New Delhi, March 12: India's inflation outlook showed a significant improvement in February 2025, as the year-on-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate stood at 3.61 per cent, marking a decline of 65 basis points from the previous month.
India's wholesale inflation likely fell to 2 pc in February from 2.3 pc in January: Report
New Delhi, March 12: India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation is expected to decline to 2 per cent in February 2025 from 2.3 per cent in January, primarily due to a drop in oil prices and a seasonal decline in food prices, according to a report by Union Bank of India.
Govt asks factories to submit monthly production data from 2022 for new IIP series
New Delhi, March 9: The Centre's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has asked manufacturing companies to furnish monthly production data from April 2022 onwards for the new series of Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
India forex reserves drop USD 1.8 billion to USD 639 billion in latest week
New Delhi, March 9: India's foreign exchange reserves slumped in the week that ended on February 28, as per latest RBI data.
South Korea's manufacturing output posts biggest drop in 18 months
Seoul, March 9: South Korea's manufacturing production fell more than 4 percent from a year earlier in January, marking the sharpest drop in 18 months, data showed on Sunday.
Indian stock market opens higher over strong GDP growth data
Mumbai, March 3: The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Monday as key economic indicators, including GDP growth and strong GST collections, were in line with the expectations. Buying was seen in the auto and IT sectors in the early trade.
India's GDP growth estimated at 7.6 pc in Q4 FY25 amid resilient economy: SBI Research
New Delhi, March 1: Based on the fiscal 2025 GDP growth estimate of 6.5 per cent by the government, Q4 growth has been derived at 7.6 per cent, according to a SBI Research report on Saturday.
Core sector industries clock 4.6 per cent growth in January
New Delhi, Feb 28: The combined index of eight core industries increased by 4.6 per cent in January 2025, as compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Friday.
Israel's composite state of the economy index increased 0.6 per cent in January
Tel Aviv, February 24: The Bank of Israel reported that the Composite State of the Economy Index increased by 0.6 per cent in January 2024. The Bank explained that this reflected a strengthening of economic activity following the ceasefire in the north of the country that began in October 2024.
Indian stock market opens lower, Sensex below 75,000
Mumbai, Feb 24: The Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Monday amid weak global cues, as selling was seen in the IT and financial service sectors in the early trade.
Market Outlook: GDP data, F&O expiry and global economic data key triggers for next week
New Delhi, Feb 23: The market outlook for next week will be guided by domestic and global GDP data, FIIs inflows and monthly F&O expiry.
Market outlook: Investors to watch FII flows, auto data, US economic Indicators for rate cut clues
Mumbai, February 23: Domestic stock markets are expected to closely monitor foreign institutional investor (FII) flows, sectoral insights from auto sales data, banking performance, updates on US tariff policies, and US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data, as these factors could influence expectations regarding the US Fed's rate cut timeline, according to market observers.