RBI likely to cut rates next month amid easing inflation: HSBC

RBI likely to cut rates next month amid easing inflation: HSBC

After the decline in retail inflation in February to 3.6 per cent, the March inflation print is also trending below the RBI's 4 per cent target which is likely to lead to another rate cut by the central bank next month, according to an HSBC Research report. Mar 14, 2025
Tap water extended to 12.28 crore rural households in India in last 5 years

Tap water extended to 12.28 crore rural households in India in last 5 years

Around 12.28 crore rural households in India have been provided with tap water connections during the last five years under the Centre's Jal Jeevan Mission taking the number of such homes to more than 15.51 crore which constitutes 79.91 per cent of the total rural households in the country, according to information tabled in Parliament. Mar 13, 2025
India's retail inflation eases to 7-month low of 3.6 per cent in February

India's retail inflation eases to 7-month low of 3.6 per cent in February

The year-on-year inflation rate, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), eased to an 7-month low of 3.61 per cent in February this year, which is 0.65 per cent lower than the corresponding figure for January, as food prices came down further during the month. This is the lowest retail inflation after July 2024. Mar 12, 2025