Tamil Nadu's retail inflation rose to 6.81 per cent in September, while Telangana slipped to fourth place as all-India inflation climbed to 5.54 per cent amid rising food prices
Retail inflation rose from 4.83% in August as food inflation climbed to 7.74%, led by a sharp rise in onion prices, while transport and services costs added to pressure
The latest reading marks the highest retail inflation rate recorded so far in 2026, with inflation rising every month since January, when it stood at 2.74 per cent
India's inflation rose to 4.8% in August from 3.4% in March, with food and fuel leading the rise, while core prices and services are now showing signs of wider pressure
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Retail inflation, measured by CPI, rose to 4.82% in August from 4.45% in July, staying above the RBI's median 4% target for the third consecutive month
India's policy calendar this week will focus on inflation data and forex reserves figures, offering clues on price pressures and India's external financial position
A Business Standard poll of 11 economists projects August retail inflation at 4.5-5 per cent, driven by higher food prices and a firmer core inflation reading
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India's retail inflation rose to 4.45% in July, driven by higher food prices, while economists expect no immediate RBI rate hike despite rising upside risks
Rural food inflation stood at 5.79 per cent, while urban food inflation was 5.05 per cent; this was higher than 5.45 per cent and 5.09 per cent, respectively, in June
India's policy calendar this week will focus on retail and wholesale inflation, with both data sets offering clues on price pressures and the outlook for households, businesses
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June inflation rose above the RBI's 4% target, with food, oil prices and monsoon risks clouding the outlook, making a status quo on rates the likely policy choice
Cooling core inflation and a lower annual inflation outlook are prompting economists to scale back expectations of RBI rate hikes despite June's retail inflation uptick
