2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (266+ words) Whalesbook India recently transitioned its Consumer Price Index (CPI) to a new 2024 base year, replacing the older 2012 standard This update, based on the 2023-24 Household Consumption Expenditure Survey, aims to provide a more accurate picture of how Indians spend their money…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (308+ words) Whalesbook Global energy markets are witnessing a structural change as Brent crude oil futures crossed the $100 per barrel mark on September 9, 2026, reaching levels not seen since July 2024 This rise follows a sharp escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict, marked by military…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (279+ words) Whalesbook Tur (pigeon pea) prices have entered a firm upward trend in key Indian trading hubs, driven by concerns over domestic production and delays in fresh supply In major markets like Gulbarga, wholesale tur prices have climbed to between â…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (287+ words) Whalesbook Institutional investors are shifting their strategy back toward gold After a price retreat from the January 2026 highs, which saw bullion reach levels near $5,600 per ounce, major global asset managers like Amundi SA and Fidelity International have begun rebuilding their…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (265+ words) Whalesbook The Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is navigating a complex period as of September 2026 While manufacturers have received some relief from the recent decline in crude oil prices—which often lowers packaging and logistics costs—this benefit is…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (294+ words) Whalesbook The recent escalation in military tensions between the United States and Iran has put global energy markets on edge With direct military exchanges occurring near the Strait of Hormuz, the cost of oil has reacted, with Brent crude reaching…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (250+ words) Whalesbook The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has fundamentally changed how it shares monetary policy with the public over the last twenty years Historically, central banking in India was largely conducted behind closed doors, with policy changes shared primarily through…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (299+ words) Whalesbook The Reserve Bank of India continues to keep a close watch on inflationary trends, leading industry leaders to analyze the potential for future changes in monetary policy Hitendra Dave, the CEO of HSBC India, has pointed to the impact…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (257+ words) Whalesbook Domestic brokerage firm PL Capital has revised its 12-month target for the Nifty 50 index to 27,123 The upgrade comes as the brokerage highlights the resilience of the Indian market, pointing to strong domestic credit growth and steady liquidity conditions With…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (254+ words) Whalesbook Global financial markets are reacting to a significant escalation in Middle East tensions following an exchange of fire between the United States and Iran On August 31, 2026, Iran launched a series of drone and missile strikes targeting U.S.-hosted airbases, including…...