Latest Inflation Data News & Updates

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Gold prices surged moderately, while silver surged sharply on Wednesday, buoyed by hopes of a more accommodative Federal Reserve amid soft US consumer spending data.MCX gold April futures climbed 0.71 per cent to Rs 1,57,909 per 10 grams on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures gained 2.67 per cent to Rs 2,59,300 per kg.The dollar index eased to 96.59 on Wednesday from 96.80 in the previous session, making greenback-backed bullion slightly cheaper for o…

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANS) The Consumer Price Index (CPI), with the new base year 2024, will increase marginally by 20-30 bps and in the months when food inflation is higher, the new CPI will be low by 20-30 bps, according to an SBI Research report.The government had formed an expert group to measure CPI accurately, with the changing consumption behaviour of the households and to incorporate latest global best practices including methodological developments.The first CPI series based on new base ye…