Won’t be surprised if inflation touches double digits: FM
India’s WPI inflation may cross double digits in March, well above the Reserve Bank’s projection of 8.5 percent, Pranab Mukherjee said Tuesday.

February inflation surges to 9.89 percent
India’s wholesale price index (WPI) inflation soared to 9.89 percent in February from 8.6 percent a month before, putting the government under pressure to take policy actions to check rising prices.

BJP organises rally to protest high inflation
The BJP on Sunday organised a rally at Haldwani, 40 kms from here, protesting against the Centre`s policies that they allege had resulted in high inflation.

Inflation jumps to 8.56 percent in January
India`s wholesale price index rose 8.56 percent in January from a year earlier, driven by higher food prices, government data showed on Monday.

Food price inflation rises to 17.94 percent
Food inflation rose to 17.94% for week ended January 30 from 17.56 per cent a week ago.

‘Steps on price control to show results soon`
The results of the steps taken to control price rise would be visible soon, PM Manmohan Singh said.

Wholesale sugar prices soften in Delhi and Mumbai
Wholesale sugar prices on Monday dipped by Rs 50 a quintal in Delhi, while rates were lower by Rs 10 per quintal in Mumbai, thanks to higher supply from mills amid sluggish demand.

Sheila Dikshit to meet PM on rise in prices
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the soaring prices of food grain in the national capital.

Sugar, wheat prices dip on government measures
Wholesale rate of sugar, wheat and rice on Thursday fell by up to Rs 50 a quintal in Delhi.

Food inflation down one percent to temper at 17.28%
India`s annual food inflation based on the wholesale price index stood at 17.28 percent for the week ended January 2, showing signs of a tempering in the galloping prices, as per official statistics released on Thursday.