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Retail inflation rises to 5.54% in Sep as food inflation zooms to 7.74%

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

Inflation pressures broaden as 37% of CPI basket rises above 4%: RBI

RBI's October Monetary Policy Report flags widening price pressures across goods and services, with food and fuel inflation adding to concerns over second-round effects

Is India's inflation problem spreading beyond food and fuel prices?

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

RBI hike reinforces stock selection, not broad equity caution: Ajit Mishra

Going ahead, crude oil prices, food inflation, the rupee and global monetary conditions will be the key variables to watch.

Retail inflation rises to 4.82% in August as food inflation climbs to 5.95%

Food inflation rose to 5.95 per cent in August from 5.52 per cent in July, while rural and urban headline inflation stood at 5.23 per cent and 4.31 per cent, respectively

Weekly policy watch: Retail, wholesale inflation data in focus this week

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

Food prices may have pushed retail inflation to 4.5-5% in August

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

Weekly economy wrap: Tax collections rise, but inflation and trade gap bite

Stronger tax collections and exports offered support, but higher inflation, a widening trade deficit and elevated debt kept macroeconomic risks in focus

Retail inflation breaches RBI's median target again to hit 4.45% in July

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

July retail inflation marginally rises to 4.45% on higher food prices

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

US CPI to show inflationary pressures easing after recent war-driven rise

The closely watched consumer price index is seen rising 0.1% in July following a 0.4% decline in the prior month

HFIs show sustained economic activity, domestic demand in Q1: Chaudhary

Finance MoS Pankaj Chaudhary said improving industrial output, moderate inflation and resilient domestic demand support growth despite global uncertainty and monsoon risks.

Rural income gains hit two-year low, informal borrowing rises: Nabard

Nabard's latest survey shows that rural income growth has slowed to a two-year low. The findings come as rural inflation reached 5% in June, compared with 4% in urban area

India's retail inflation breaches RBI target to hit 4.38% in June

Fuel costs lift food prices; experts don't expect rate hike

June retail inflation marginally rises to 4.38%, food inflation at 5.32%

Food inflation in June increased to 5.32 per cent in June from 4.78 per cent in May, indicating renewed pressure on household food expenses

India's consumer inflation likely rose above RBI's 4% target in June: Poll

This would also be the highest inflation reading since India introduced its revised consumer price index series with a new base year and updated consumption basket in January

Retail inflation rises to 3.93% in May as food, transport costs increase

Retail inflation accelerated to 3.93 per cent in May, nearing the RBI's target, as higher food and transport costs offset the favourable base effect

May retail inflation marginally rises to 3.93%, food inflation at 4.78%

Food inflation rose to 4.78 per cent in May, pushing up overall price pressures; rural inflation accelerated to 4.25 per cent, remaining above urban inflation at 3.53 per cent

RBI MPC meet: Inflation for FY27 pegged at 5.1%, GDP growth at 6.6%

RBI MPC June: The policy committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, and the committee maintained its 'neutral' stance

Fuel price hikes could add up to 48 bps to inflation, warns Crisil

Crisil said cumulative increases in petrol and diesel prices could approach Rs 10 per litre, raising transport costs and exerting upward pressure on both food and core inflation