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- India CPI Inflation September 2026 Rises to 5.54% India’s CPI inflation rose to 5.54% in September 2026. Compare monthly trends, food prices, rural and urban rates, state data and the RBI outlook.
- India CPI Inflation August 2026: Food Nears 6% as Rural Inflation Rises India’s CPI inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026 as food inflation neared 6% and rural inflation stayed above urban levels.
- Fed Rate Hike September 2026: What It Means for India The US Fed raised rates by 25 bps to 3.75%-4.00% in September 2026. See why it hiked, what comes next, and how it may affect the rupee, RBI and Indian markets.
- India 10-Year Bond Yield Near 7.1%: Why Rising Yields Matter India’s 10-year bond yield is near 7.1%. Understand why yields are rising and what it means for debt funds, loans, corporate borrowing and equity valuations.
- FCNR(B) Inflows Hit $127 Billion: RBI’s Liquidity Challenge FCNR(B) deposits surged to $127.23 billion in 2026. See how RBI is managing record forex reserves, ₹11.6 lakh crore liquidity and future risks.
- Why Is the Rupee Weak Despite Dollar Inflows in 2026? India has received $72.8 billion in dollar inflows, yet the rupee remains near ₹96/$. See how oil, trade deficit, RBI swaps and US yields explain it.
- India CPI Inflation July 2026: Food Prices Rise to 5.52% India CPI inflation rose to 4.45% in July 2026 as food inflation hit 5.52%. See key drivers, WPI trends and what it could mean for RBI rates.
- RBI August 2026 Policy: Repo Rate Held at 5.25%, but the Message Was Bigger RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in August 2026. Here’s what the policy signals on inflation, growth, the rupee, FCNR(B) inflows and future rate moves.
- Kevin Warsh’s Interest Rate Dilemma: Why the Fed Held Rates The Federal Reserve held rates at 3.50%–3.75% despite persistent inflation and three dissenting votes.
- Oil Above $100: Rupee, RBI and What India Can Absorb Brent crossed $100 on July 24, 2026. The rupee hit ₹96.80. India has $675bn in reserves but a $106.6bn RBI forward short.
- India CPI Inflation June 2026: 4.38% Explained India's CPI inflation rose to 4.38% in June 2026. Understand the rise in food and transport prices, RBI rate outlook and impact on investors.
- RBI Unhedged Positions: SGBs, Dollar Shorts, and FCNR(B) Risk The RBI is carrying three open-ended risks at once: a $15-20bn SGB burden, a $110bn dollar short position, and a currency guarantee on FCNR(B) deposits.
