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Retail inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) inched up for the fourth consecutive month to 3.9% in May from 3.5% in April.

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Who
NSO, Dipti Deshpande
What
Retail inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) inched up for the fourth consecutive month to 3.9% in May from 3.5% in April.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:29:00 GMT · 2h 28m ago
Where
NEW DELHI, India ·
Why
Acceleration in food prices, driven by persistent high temperatures impacting vegetables, dairy products, and eggs, caused the increase.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The rise in retail inflation, particularly due to food prices, indicates increasing cost of living pressures for consumers in India. This trend is expected to continue with further fuel price pass-through in June, potentially affecting household budgets.

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  1. Economics1h 25m ago
    Retail inflation in India rose to 3.9% in May 2026, driven by increases in food and transport costs, according to data released by the statistics ministry.
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  2. Economics1h 25m ago
    Retail inflation in India rose to 3.9% in May 2026, driven by food and transport costs, but remained below the RBI's 4% target.
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  3. Economics1h 25m ago
    Retail inflation in India rose to 3.9% in May 2026, driven by food and transport, but remained below the RBI's 4% target.
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  4. Economics2h 28m ago
    India's retail inflation rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April, according to data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Friday.
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  5. Economics2h 28m ago
    India's retail inflation rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April.
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  6. Economics2h 28m ago
    India's retail inflation rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April, according to data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO).
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  7. Economics2h 28m ago
    India's retail inflation rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April.
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    Retail inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) inched up for the fourth consecutive month to 3.9% in May from 3.5% in April.
  9. Economics2h 28m ago
    Retail inflation based on consumer price index (CPI) inched up for the fourth consecutive month to 3.9% in May from 3.5% in April.
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  10. Economics2h 28m ago
    Retail inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) in India increased for the fourth consecutive month to 3.9% in May from 3.5% in April.
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  11. Economics4h 14m ago
    India's retail inflation rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April.
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  12. Economics4h 14m ago
    India's retail inflation rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April.
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