The new CPI covers a broader geographical area, reflecting a more representative consumption basket The central bank will rely on this benchmark to as
Below-target inflation along with subdued manufacturing and investment prompted the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to belatedly cut the repo or policy ra
We start to examine why average hourly earnings growth is so low. We show that the degree of dispersion in wage growth across sectors has risen, even
This report-produced in partnership with the Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion (CFI)-examines how partnerships between mainstream financial ins
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of Bihar rejoins the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Strengthens Prime Minister Modi's hand in the run up to t
The central bank may decide to wait on another interest rate cut until later this year, as weaker ruble feeds into inflation expectations and will lik
2H growth will face more policy headwinds, especially on fiscal front. Expect GDP growth at 6.7% in 2H and 6.8% for 2017. These f