Telcos' tariff hikes to push up core inflation by 0.2 pc in FY25: Report

The recent tariff hikes by the top three telcos in the country are expected to raise core inflation by 0.20 per cent in FY25, with analysts at Deutsche Bank revising their core inflation forecast to 3.8 per cent. The impact of the hikes is anticipated to be felt from July onwards, potentially pushing month-on-month core inflation by over 0.85 per cent. The Reserve Bank of India is closely monitoring the inflation trajectory, especially considering factors like below-trend monsoon rains and fluctuating food prices.
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