CPI inflation rises to 3.81% in March 2017

Cumulative CPI inflation eases to 4.52% in April-March FY2017 against 4.91% in April-March FY2016

The all-India general CPI inflation increased to 3.81% in March 2017 (new base 2012=100), compared with 3.65% in February 2017. The corresponding provisional inflation rate for rural area was 3.75% and urban area 3.88% in March 2017 as against 3.67% and 3.55% in February 2017. The core CPI inflation rose marginally to 4.79% in March 2017 from 4.75% in February 2017.

The cumulative CPI inflation was lower at 4.52% in April-March FY2017 compared with 4.91% in April-March FY2016.

Among the CPI components, inflation of food and beverages increased to 2.54% in March 2017 from 2.39% in February 2017 mainly contributing to the rise in CPI inflation. Within the food items, the inflation increased for vegetables to (-) 7.24%, fruits 9.35%, milk and products 4.69%, prepared meals, snacks, sweets etc. 5.65%, egg 3.21% and cereals and products 5.38%. The inflation was flat for non-alcoholic beverages at 3.17%. On the other hand, inflation declined for pulses and products to (-) 12.42%, spices 2.99%, meat and fish 2.96% and sugar and confectionery 17.05% in march 2017.

The inflation for housing rose marginally to 4.96%, while that for miscellaneous items was flat at 4.78% in March 2017. Within the miscellaneous items, the inflation for personal care and effects eased to 4.52% and education 5.20%, while inflation rose for transport and communication to 6.04% in March 2017.

The inflation for clothing and footwear increased to 4.60% in March 2017, while the CPI inflation of fuel and light surged to 5.56% in March 2017.

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