Quote on CPI numbers by Dr. Joseph Thomas, Emkay Wealth Management
Below is quote on CPI numbers by Dr. Joseph Thomas, Head of Research, Emkay Wealth Management
“The CPI based inflation moderated to 5.59 % in July ’21 as against 6.26% for the month of Jun’21, indicating some amount of moderation in the retail inflation. The level is well within the RBI target range with the ceiling at 6%. Food price inflation has come down to 3.96 % in July, from 5.19% in June, and vegetable prices too have fallen quite a bit. Core inflation in July is reported at 6.00 % as against 6.20% in June. So, there is, overall some moderation , but it is too early to say that the inflationary pressures are transient, and that it may remain subdued hereafter. However, it is a fact that it takes some pressure away from policy making at least for the time being. This number may have little or no impact on the trajectory of market yields.”
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