Higher weight of core inflation in the new inflation series prompt economists to lower headline CPI forecast for FY27

Due to the new series, inflation is seen to be lower than earlier-projected, giving room for the central bank to extend the ...
Opinion

Why January 2026 CPI Is Misleading: The Shutdown Distortion Explained

The story in January 2026 is that the waters remain muddied by the government-shutdown-induced gap. The current y/y figures are all flattered by that event, and exaggerate how good the inflation ...

Economic Survey 2026: FY27 inflation likely to be higher but not a concern - Key reasons explained

The Economic Survey 2026 predicts India's inflation will be higher in FY27 than FY26, but remains within the RBI's target.
Seeking Alpha

November CPI: Inflation Momentum Cools, But Data Gaps Complicate The Read

November CPI data shows a sharp deceleration in both headline and core inflation, with core CPI falling to 2.6% YoY, its lowest since March 2021. Disinflation was broad-based, led by food and shelter, ...

Economists expect retail inflation to be 35-50 bps lower in new CPI series

MUMBAI: Economists expect FY27 headline inflation to be 35-50 bps lower than the RBI forecast in FY27 due to the higher weight given to core inflation and the m ...
Seeking Alpha

Inflation Retreats From Late-Summer Highs, Nears Fed Target

Inflation was lower than expected in November, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported yesterday, in the first official inflation release since October following the extended government shutdown ...