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Headline inflation in India accelerated to 4.38% in June 2026, driven primarily by rising food prices, though deflation in specific categories like potatoes and peas partially offset the increase. Simultaneously, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) revised the base years for key macroeconomic indicators like GDP, IIP, and CPI to better reflect recent economic shifts and incorporate data sources like GST and MCA databases. These methodological improvements, alongside digital modernization efforts, aim to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of economic data, supporting evidence-based policy formulation and potentially influencing the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decisions as it navigates the evolving inflation landscape.
India July 2026 WPI Inflation at 9.78%
India's wholesale price index inflation moderated slightly to 9.78% YoY in July 2026 from 9.87% in June, with the all-commodities index at 110.0.
Fuel and power inflation declined sharply to 20.05% fr
India July 2026 WPI Inflation at 9.78% YoY
India's wholesale inflation moderated slightly to 9.78% in July 2026 from 9.87% in June, with the all-commodity index at 110.0.
Fuel inflation dropped sharply to 20.05% from 27.41%, while Primary Arti
HSBC India Services PMI Growth Slows to 53.3
HSBC India Services PMI fell to 53.3 in July from 57.4 in June, marking the weakest growth rate in 53 months due to softer demand and competitive pressures.
New export orders remained a bright spot wi
HSBC Flash India PMI Slows to 54.3 in July
HSBC Flash India Composite PMI fell to 54.3 in July from 57.1 in June, indicating the slowest private sector expansion since March 2022.
Services sector growth retreated substantially to a 53-month lo
RBI July 2026: Economy Resilient, Inflation Up
The RBI Bulletin July 2026 features an article on the State of the Economy highlighting resilient industrial and services performance.
Headline retail inflation edged higher in June, while core inflat