A recent RBI survey indicates Indian households anticipate moderate commodity price increases. Inflation expectations have decreased, with the median perception dropping to 7.2% in July. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra noted a more favorable inflation outlook for 2025-26, attributing it to base effects and monsoon progress. While fewer expect food price hikes, more anticipate increases in durable goods and service costs.
Sensex rises 300 points; Nifty above 24,350 as oil prices slide. What lies ahead?
On Wednesday, Indian stock markets rallied, buoyed by a decrease in oil prices and renewed optimism surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following
August 26, 2026