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India May Hike Fuel Prices in November, Says Oxford Economics

By Uniquetimesorg October 16, 2026 0

India may increase petrol and diesel prices in November, according to Alexandra Hermann Prasad, lead economist at Oxford Economics. The move could provide a limited opportunity to raise fuel prices before campaigning intensifies for key state elections early next year. The proposed hike could be around half the cumulative 7.5% increase implemented in May in […]Continue Reading

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RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.5% as Inflation Risks Rise

By Uniquetimesorg October 7, 2026 0

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% on Wednesday, marking its first rate hike in nearly four years. The central bank also shifted its policy stance from “neutral” to “calibrated tightening”, signalling that further increases could be considered depending on inflation and economic growth. The […]Continue Reading

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Food Inflation May Hit Discretionary Spending

By Uniquetimesorg September 1, 2026 0

India’s government warned that rising food inflation could put pressure on household spending on non-food discretionary items, as a larger share of disposable income may be spent on essentials. The government’s monthly economic report said the outlook for food inflation and agricultural output remains uncertain. An intensifying El Niño, expected to peak later in 2026, […]Continue Reading

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Gold Climbs to 3-Month High Ahead of US Inflation Data

By Uniquetimesorg August 24, 2026 0

Gold prices rose to their highest level in more than three months on Monday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and growing investor focus on the outlook for interest rates. Spot gold gained 0.8% to $4,641.27 an ounce after touching its highest level since May 15, while U.S. gold futures rose 0.4% to $4,697.70. Markets […]Continue Reading

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Coca-Cola Loses Ground in India Amid Rising Costs

By Uniquetimesorg July 29, 2026 0

Coca-Cola lost market share in India during the second quarter as rising aluminium costs and packaging shortages affected its ability to compete in key mid-priced beverage segments. The company has also faced supply challenges for Diet Coke cans, prompting it to source larger cans from Southeast Asia while increasing prices across the Indian market. Despite […]Continue Reading

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FM Says Budget Can Handle Inflation Risks

By Uniquetimesorg July 27, 2026 0

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said there is no immediate need to revise the Union Budget, despite concerns over erratic monsoon conditions and rising global oil prices. She stated that the government has built sufficient financial buffers to absorb potential economic shocks. According to the minister, inflation is being influenced by both external factors and Continue Reading

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Gold Near Seven-Month Low as Rate Hike Fears Grow

By Uniquetimesorg June 25, 2026 0

Gold prices remained near a seven-month low on Thursday as investors reacted to growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve could raise interest rates again. Spot gold traded around $3,999 per ounce, while futures edged lower, extending losses after the metal fell below the key $4,000 level for the first time since November 2025. Market […]Continue Reading

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RBI Chief Says Rate Hike Talk Premature as Inflation Shows No Broad-Based Rise

By Uniquetimesorg June 24, 2026 0

India’s central bank governor Sanjay Malhotra said it is “premature” to discuss interest rate hikes at this stage of the monetary policy cycle. He noted that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is closely monitoring potential second-round effects of rising oil prices on inflation before making any policy shifts. Malhotra said there are currently no […]Continue Reading

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RBI Sells $8.94 Billion in Forex Market as Rupee Faces Pressure

By Uniquetimesorg June 22, 2026 0

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold a net $8.94 billion in the foreign exchange market in April to support the rupee amid mounting pressure from rising oil prices and higher global bond yields. According to data released in the RBI’s monthly bulletin, the central bank purchased $16.23 billion and sold $25.17 billion during the […]Continue Reading

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India Sees Little Need for Further Equity Capital Gains Tax Changes, Says CEA

By Uniquetimesorg June 13, 2026 0

India’s Chief Economic Adviser, V. Anantha Nageswaran, has indicated that the case for making further changes to capital gains taxes on equities is less compelling than for bonds. His comments suggest that the government currently sees limited urgency to alter the tax framework for stock market investments. The remarks come shortly after India exempted foreign […]Continue Reading