Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Poonam Gupta stated that food's significant weight and price swings in India's Consumer Price Index complicate inflation forecasting. This is crucial for monetary policy decisions. The RBI uses various models and indicators to predict inflation and growth. Forecasts for 2025-26 show inflation at 2.6%. Data updates are vital for a dynamic economy.
ICIL offloaded 34.3 million Airtel shares worth Rs 7,200 crore to long-term institutional investors, cutting its stake below 1%. The sale saw strong global interest and came at a slight discount to market price.
With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.
