Govt likely to ban onion exports to check prices
New Delhi: Wary of steep rise in onion prices that could further push up food inflation, government may ban export of the commodity to improve domestic supply and keep rates under check.
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Inflation rises to 7.81 per cent in September
India's inflation soared to 7.81 per cent in September, the highest this financial year, from 7.55 per cent in August as prices of pulses, wheat, cereals, potato and diesel rose, government data show
State tops food inflation in South, clocks 10% increase
Food inflation in Andhra Pradesh was higher in the January-July period this year than in the three other southern states. Inflation stood at 8.84 per cent in the food, beverages and tobacco group of t
India not out of woods totally, Pranab on food inflation fall
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee says though food inflation has moderated the country is not out of the ‘woods totally’, asserting inflationary pressures must be brought down to a tolerable and accep
Food inflation in negative zone for fourth consecutive week
Food inflation remained in the negative zone for the fourth week in a row, at (-)1.03 per cent for the week ended January 14, on account of cheaper vegetables.
Food inflation, as measured by the Whol
Food inflation in negative zone for third consecutive week
Food inflation remained in the negative zone for the third straight week, at (-)0.42 per cent for the week ended January 7, mainly due to fall in prices of onion and vegetables.
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Food inflation moderates to 8% for week ended Nov 19
Food inflation witnessed a sharp moderation to 8 per cent for the week ended November 19, though prices of most agricultural items, barring potatoes, onions and wheat, continued to rise on an annual basis.
Food inflation may be result of growing prosperity: Manmohan
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday said inflation in food articles in India was, indeed, a problem but said that grain prices have been relatively stable. He also ruled out a roll back in the dec
Govt concerned over rise of food inflation: Pranab
Rise in food inflation to double digit is a matter of great concern and government is taking steps to reduce it, Union finance minister Pranab Mukherjee said here on Sunday.
Food inflation rises to 9.41%; Pranab expresses concern
Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday expressed concern over costlier vegetables, fruits and milk pushing up food inflation to 9.41 per cent for the week ended September 24, and said he has been in constant touch with the RBI on how to rein in the rate of price rise.