India

India’s Economy Grows 7.8% in Q1, Beating Expectations

India’s economy expanded 7.8% year over year in the April–June quarter of fiscal 2026–27, significantly exceeding the 7.1% market forecast. The stronger-than-expected performance was supported by robust investment, manufacturing and domestic consumption. Manufacturing output grew 9.2%, while financial, real estate and professional services expanded 12.1%. Gross value added rose 8.2%, indicating broad underlying economic strength. Private consumption increased 7.1%, while investment climbed 11.9%.
India WPI Inflation Eases to 9.78% in July, Below Forecast

India’s wholesale price inflation eased slightly to 9.78% year over year in July 2026, down from 9.87% in June and below market expectations of 9.95%.

The moderation was primarily linked to softer energy inflation, although wholesale price pressures remained elevated.
India Inflation Rises to 4.45% in July but Comes Below Expectations

India's annual consumer inflation accelerated in July, although the increase was slightly smaller than economists had expected.

The Consumer Price Index rose 4.45% year-over-year in July, up from 4.38% in the previous month but below the market forecast of 4.50%.
India Holds Interest Rates Steady at 5.25% as RBI Maintains Wait-and-See Approach

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.25%, matching market expectations and maintaining the same level as the previous meeting.
India's Wholesale Inflation Accelerates to 9.87% in June, Exceeding Forecasts

India's wholesale inflation accelerated more than expected in June, signaling that producer price pressures remained elevated.

The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) increased 9.87% year over year in June, above the consensus forecast of 9.15% and up from 9.68% in May.
India’s Inflation Accelerates to 4.38% in June, Exceeding Expectations

India’s consumer inflation accelerated more than expected in June, adding to signs that price pressures are beginning to build in one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies.

India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.38% year over year in June, above the market forecast of 4.30% and up from 3.93% in May. The reading marks a notable increase in inflation after several months of relatively moderate price growth.
India’s Inflation Accelerates to 4.38% in June, Exceeding Expectations

India’s consumer inflation accelerated more than expected in June, adding to signs that price pressures are beginning to build in one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies.

India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.38% year over year in June, above the market forecast of 4.30% and up from 3.93% in May. The reading marks a notable increase in inflation after several months of relatively moderate price growth.
India's Wholesale Inflation Accelerates More Than Expected in May

India's wholesale inflation accelerated sharply in May, signaling renewed price pressures across the economy and potentially complicating the outlook for monetary policy.

The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) rose 9.68% year-over-year in May, exceeding economists' expectations of 9.10% and accelerating from April's 8.26% increase. The stronger-than-expected reading suggests that businesses are facing rising input costs, which could eventually filter through to consumer prices.

The increase was driven by higher prices across key categories, including manufactured goods, energy products, and food commodities. Persistent supply-chain constraints and elevated global commodity prices have continued to contribute to cost pressures for producers.

The data comes at a time when investors are closely monitoring inflation trends in India. While economic growth remains relatively strong, sustained wholesale price pressures could challenge the ability of policymakers to maintain an accommodative stance if inflation begins to broaden across the economy.

Markets will now focus on upcoming consumer inflation and industrial production data for further clues about the strength of domestic demand and the potential policy response from the Reserve Bank of India. A prolonged period of elevated wholesale inflation could increase concerns about margin pressures for businesses and the risk of higher retail prices in the months ahead.
India’s WPI inflation jumped to 8.30% YoY in April, far above the 4.40% forecast and the previous 3.88%.
India’s inflation rate remained relatively moderate in April and came in slightly below expectations.

Consumer prices rose 3.48% year over year, compared with forecasts of 3.80% and the previous 3.40% reading.
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