India's farming input inflation saw marginal dip in last few months

Vegetable prices pushed the retail food inflation to 14.25 per cent in July owing to the high prices of vegetables, with tomato leading the pack, along with pulses, cereals, and even spices.

WPI-based food inflation remained subdued since November last year, but rose in July, higher than the consumer price index inflation at 11.51 per cent.

Analysts and policymakers believe that inflation in some items, mainly vegetables, would come down due to seasonal factors. In contrast, for others, supply-side factors need to be addressed to ensure that their demand is met adequately.

The moot question in this matrix is — Are the farmers