Vegetable Prices

The CPI print sets the stage for another rate cut by the RBI in its June policy of 25 bps, they said.

Tomatoes, potatoes, weddings and festival season keep thali prices up in December

The two vegetables, which account for 24 percent of the cost of a home-cooked meal, have been witnessing double-digit inflation

Should monetary policy be hostage to vegetable prices?

The overall CPI index has moved up from 147.2 in October 2019 to 196.8 in October 2024, an increase of a third in 5 years. And the Food & Beverage index has gone up by 40 percent over the period. Small wonder that the consumption of the masses has been hit

Pricey vegetables keep thali prices up in October: CRISIL

Onion prices were up 46 percent, while the potato was 51 percent higher compared with the previous year

Food inflation may ease in next 2-3 months, says Fin Min official

"Inflation may plateau going further, especially the food part," the official said, adding that the steps that have been taken by both the central government and the RBI will likely keep a lid on inflation.

July inflation peaked at 7.44 percent, expected to come down says Finance Secretary: Exclusive

Even as the finance ministry expects CPI numbers to cool down going ahead, the government will continue to take more steps to contain inflation but avoid any knee-jerk reactions, Somanathan told Moneycontrol in an interview.

MC Interview: Inflation for July-September will cross RBI's projection, says HDFC economist Sakshi Gupta

It is unlikely that the central bank will hike rates in the next few months, Gupta said.

Tomato to get even costlier in weeks ahead; relief only by September

Unseasonal rains, the resulting disruption in transportation and supply chains have affected the prices of a number of vegetables. Tomato prices are expected to touch Rs 300 a kg, but the government’s July 12 directive might provide some respite.

Tomato prices soar high; cross Rs 80-100/kg mark across several cities

A 15-kg crate of tomatoes was sold for Rs 1,100 in Kolar wholesale APMC market on Sunday and this is expected to further drive up the price in the retail market in the city soon.

Prices of vegetables soar due to summer heat in and around Kolkata

Prices of common vegetables have increased by 15-30 percent in recent weeks and unless there is rainfall within the next five to six days, rates are expected to rise further, a vendors’ body said.

Pakistan may import tomato, onion from India as vegetable prices surge due to floods

Currently, Lahore and other cities of Punjab are getting the supply of tomatoes and onions from Afghanistan via the Torkham border.

Vegetable prices soar in Delhi due to high transportation cost

Vegetable sellers say they are facing shrinking profits and reduced sales as due to the increased transportation cost and the ultimate hike in the buying price, they are bound to sell vegetables at a higher price, which means either a low margin for them or limited sales.

Wholesale inflation increases to 2.93% in February

Overall food inflation rate also edged closer to 5 percent. It was 4.28 in February this year compared to 2.34 percent in the previous month and 0.95 percent in the same of last year.

Vegetable prices shoot up by 25-30%

Vegetables are supplied in Muhana mandi, Lal Kothi mandi and to other retail markets in the city from areas like Sanganer and Chomu (Jaipur). At present, farmers are not supplying to the mandis.

HSBC sees room for 50 basis points rate cut this fiscal

According to global financial services major HSBC over the next 12 months CPI inflation is expected to trend at or below 5 percent, which incidentally is RBI's upcoming target for inflation in early 2017.

Raghuram Rajan may keep rate static in his last policy on Aug 9

This is going to be the last bi-monthly monetary policy to be decided by the central bank Governor as the broad-based 6-member panel may take over the job before the next review on October 4.

Inflation to ease with monsoon impact on veggie prices: SBI

"The effect of normal monsoon on vegetable prices is yet to be felt. Once that happens, we hope the inflation trajectory will move downwards," Bhattacharya said in a foreword to a report by the bank's economic research wing.

Rise in food prices confined to tomato, potato, onion: Report

SBI Research said if investigated a little further, it might be found that episodes of pulse and cereal price increase have been repeated every 2.2 years and thereafter.

Feb CPI, WPI seen easing off a bit aided by food

The CPI has risen for the past 6 months from 3.7 percent to a 17-month high of 5.7 percent in January 2016. However, it is likely to decline in February led by food inflation mainly on easing seen in vegetable prices such as onions.

Heritage Fresh to sell essential commodities at low rates

The company would offer the items at discounted rates at 30 supermarkets in Chennai, it said in a statement. One kg tomato priced at Rs 80-100 in the open market would be retailed at Rs 57.

Inflation dip: India Inc says RBI should cut rates

The Reserve Bank is scheduled to unveil the fourth bi-monthly monetary policy review on September 30. Declining prices of vegetable and other food articles brought down wholesale inflation sharply to 3.74 percent in August to a nearly five-year low.

Debate: Is RBI wining the inflation fight?

CNBC-TV18's Latha Venkatesh talks to Dr Pranob Sen, Chairman of the National Statistical Commission, Chetan Ahya MD & Chief Economist Asia Pacific at Morgan Stanley and A Prasanna, Chief Economist at ICICI Securities Primary Dealership Unit to find out their views on whether, even at 7.8 percent, the inflation battle is largely won.

Headline WPI seen at 5.5%; core at 2.8%: Poll

Vegetable prices will lead the entire headline figure down to possibly 5.5 percent figure but the core WPI is expected to still be static at those 2.8 percent levels.

Need to give a push to growth: Mayaram

Industry chambers have pitched for lower interest rates to prop up growth. Industrial output in November contracted 2.1%, the worst performance in six months.

Falling inflation: Will RBI cut rates in March?

Falling vegetables prices is likely to drive inflation lower, according to economists. But while an interest rate hike is likely ruled out in January, given stubborn core inflation, experts are divided whether the RBI could cut rates in March even if headline inflation continues to fall.