Weak September rains could push FY27 inflation to 5.5% or higher: Report

Mint has reported a new India-focused economy development: “India forex reserves hit record high on RBI steps to attract US dollars.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: The boost to India's forex reserves has given RBI more firepower to support the rupee, which remains one of Asia’s worst-performing currencies. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the original publisher link for the complete report, ful

Mint has reported a new India-focused economy development: “India to start preparations for Budget 2027 from 12 October.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: The pre-budget meetings will be chaired by Finance Secretary (Expenditure) V. Vualnam, according to a circular released today. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the original publisher link for the complete report, full sourcing and any subsequent

Mint has reported a new India-focused economy development: “GST Council sets date for first meeting since rationalisation last year.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: The GST Council will hold its 57th meeting on 12 September in New Delhi, following an officers' meeting on 11 September. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the original publisher link for the complete report, full sourcing and an

The Times of India has reported a new India-focused economy development: “August rainfall fails to reduce India's monsoon deficit.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: <![CDATA[India's cumulative monsoon rainfall deficit remains despite August's better-than-expected rains. This deficit has caused a significant acreage gap in kharif crop sowing. Paddy and maize acreage have both reported notable declines compared to last year. Erratic rainfall distribution prevented increased ac