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India's retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April.
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New Delhi, India
Who
National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
What
India's retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:28:18 GMT · 2h 0m ago
Where
New Delhi, India ·
Why
This rise is attributed to increased inflation in various expenditure categories, including food and beverages, restaurants, and personal care items.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
Higher inflation rates across India, including a significant jump in food prices, will likely reduce purchasing power for consumers, affecting household budgets and economic stability.
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17 events in this thread- Economics34m agoRetail inflation in India increased to 3.93 percent in May from 3.48 percent in the preceding month, driven by higher food prices and the impact of rising global energy costs on domestic fuel rates, according to NSO data.Open article
- Economics40m agoIndia's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May 2026, driven by higher petrol, diesel, and LPG prices, and increasing imported inflation.Open article
- Economics58m agoRetail inflation in India increased to 3.93 percent in May from 3.48 percent in the preceding month, driven by higher food prices and the impact of rising global energy prices on domestic petrol and diesel rates.Open article
- Economics1h 58m agoIndia's retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April.Open article
- Currently Reading2h 0m agoIndia's retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April.
- Economics2h 14m agoIndia’s retail inflation inched closer to the Reserve Bank of India’s 4 percent medium-term target in May, rising to 3.93 percent from 3.48 percent in April.Open article
- Economics2h 21m agoIndia's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven mainly by higher food and fuel prices.Open article
- Economics2h 35m agoRetail inflation inched up in May to 3.93 per cent compared to 3.48 per cent in the preceding month.Open article
- Economics2h 46m agoIndia’s retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April.Open article
- Economics3h 8m agoIndia's retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food prices, according to NSO data.Open article
- Economics3h 8m agoIndia's retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food prices.Open article
- Economics3h 15m agoIndia’s retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, according to data released by MoSPI on Friday.Open article
- Economics3h 33m agoIndia’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May 2026, marking the fifth consecutive monthly rise.Open article
- Economics3h 33m agoIndia’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May 2026, marking the highest print in the new series launched in January this year.Open article
- Economics3h 43m agoRetail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May compared to 3.48 per cent in April.Open article
- Economics3h 43m agoRetail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May.Open article
- Economics3h 56m agoIndia’s retail inflation marginally rose up in May, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation rising to 3.93 per cent from 3.48 per cent in April.Open article
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- HIGHFirstposthttps://www.firstpost.com/business/indias-retail-inflation-rises-to-3-93-in-may-rbi-policy-outlook-in-focus-14021815.html
- HIGHThe Financial Expresshttps://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy-indias-may-retail-inflation-surges-to-3-93-economists-see-further-upside-risksnbsp-4265772/
- HIGHThe Indian Expresshttps://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/india-inflation-rate-may-cpi-rise-2026-10736601/
- HIGHThe Tribunehttps://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/retail-inflation-inches-up-to-3-93-pc-in-may-govt-data/
- HIGHIndia Todayhttps://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/groceries-fuel-school-fees-is-your-monthly-budget-about-to-get-tighter-2925739-2026-06-12
- HIGHMoneycontrolhttps://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/economy/here-s-what-moved-india-s-inflation-closer-to-rbi-s-midpoint-target-in-may-13948254.html
- HIGHThe Tribunehttps://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/retail-inflation-rises-to-3-93-in-may-food-inflation-climbs-to-4-78/
- HIGHNews18https://www.news18.com/agency-feeds/retail-inflation-rises-to-3-93-in-may-food-inflation-climbs-to-4-78-10145987.html
- HIGHNews18https://www.news18.com/agency-feeds/retail-inflation-quickens-to-3-93-pc-in-may-shows-govt-data-10146162.html
- HIGHBusiness Todayhttps://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy/story/petrol-diesel-and-lpg-costs-drive-inflation-higher-sbi-research-flags-rising-imported-price-pressures-536647-2026-06-12
- HIGHTelegraph Indiahttps://www.telegraphindia.com/business/retail-inflation-quickens-to-3-93-per-cent-in-may-shows-govt-data/cid/2165252