inflation

LPG Price Hike: Why Commercial Cylinder Rates Are Pinching Businesses Again

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LPG Price Hike: Why Commercial Cylinder Rates Are Pinching Businesses Again

Commercial LPG prices have jumped sharply from May 1, 2026, while domestic LPG prices have remained unchanged. India Today reported that oil companies increased the price of a 19 kg commercial gas cylinder by ₹993 in one revision, making it one of the steepest recent hikes for businesses using cooking fuel. The new price in … Read more

EMIs, Bills, and Rising Costs: How Indian Households Are Quietly Reworking Their Budgets

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EMIs, Bills, and Rising Costs: How Indian Households Are Quietly Reworking Their Budgets

Indian households are not imagining the squeeze. The pressure is visible in the data. India’s household debt stood at 41.3% of GDP at end-March 2025, according to RBI data cited in Parliament, and a dominant share of that borrowing is for consumption. Reuters also reported household debt was 41.9% of GDP by December 2024, with … Read more