Will a surprise uptick in August inflation put RBI rate cut timeline in a limbo?
Source: Live Mint In an unfavourable turn of events, inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 3.7% year-on-year in August, up from 3.6% in July, and surpassing Mint’s consensus estimate of 3.5%. Given the generous rainfall seen in August, expectations were that retail inflation would moderate as vegetable prices ease. The unexpected…
