In February, CPI inflation rose 3.2%, from 2.8% last month. WPI inflation increased for the third straight month to 2.1%.
Nomura has slightly lowered its FY27 GDP growth forecast for India to 7%, citing the ongoing conflict in West Asia as a key risk factor. The brokerage noted that prolonged tensions in the region could challenge the current “goldilocks” environment of strong economic growth combined with stable inflation. Despite this, Nomura still expects India’s cyclical economic recovery to continue, supported by earlier policy easing, structural reforms, rising wage growth, and easing trade tensions with the US.
It's another packed week for the IPO market. Five companies are launching new issues, while four others are scheduled to list on the exchanges, following nine listings last week.
Primary market activity remains strong this week, with nine new issues opening for subscription. Four companies are scheduled to list on the exchanges, after one debuted last week.
In January, CPI inflation rose 2.8%. Wholesale WPI inflation increased for the second straight month to 1.8%, from 0.8% last month.
The Ministry of Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) with the base year updated from 2012 to 2024 to better reflect current household consumption and price patterns, and the evolving Indian economy.
IPO activity remains steady, with seven new issues, all from SMEs, opening this week. Five companies are also scheduled to list, following seven listings last week.
Activity in the IPO market continues, with five new issues, including a mainboard IPO, opening this week. Seven companies are set to hit the stock market, following five listings last week.
In December, CPI inflation rose 1.3%. Wholesale WPI inflation increased to 0.83%, reversing the 0.32% November contraction, driven by higher prices of vegetables, eggs, meat and fish, spices, and minerals.
Goldman Sachs expects India’s GDP growth to moderate to 6.8% in FY27, with higher inflation limiting the Reserve Bank’s scope for rate cuts. Private investment remains weak, while the rupee’s depreciation looks behind us.
The IPO market remains active, with six new issues opening this week, including one mainboard IPO. Five companies are set to make their stock market debut, following one listing last week.
It's set to be a busy week for the IPO market, with seven new issues set to open, including one from the mainboard segment. Additionally, only one company will make their stock market debut, following 11 listings last week.
IPO activity remains muted this week, with only one SME issue open for subscription. Eleven companies are set to list, marking a shift from just three new listings last week.
The primary market will be busy this week with eleven new issues, including ten from the SME segment. Four companies are also set to list on the exchanges, following eleven debuts last week.
In November, Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rose to 0.71%, reflecting a gradual uptick in price pressures across the economy. Meanwhile, Wholesale Price Index (WPI) remained in negative territory at –0.32%. The moderation in food deflation came as prices of vegetables, eggs, meat and fish, spices, and fuel and light firmed up.
Fitch Ratings raised India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.4% from 6.9%, citing strong private consumption, rising real incomes, and the positive impact of GST reforms. This came after the government data showed GDP growth reaching a six-quarter high of 8.2% in Q2FY26.
The primary market will be busy this week with five new issues, including three from the SME segment. Ten companies are also set to list on the exchanges, following sixteen debuts last week.
The primary market will be busy this week with 14 new issues, including nine from the SME segment. Eleven companies are also set to list on the exchanges, following eleven debuts last week.