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India’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.

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Who
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
What
India’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.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:32:09 GMT · 2h 50m ago
Where
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Why
The increase was driven largely by a rise in food inflation, which climbed to 4.78 per cent in May from 4.20 per cent in April.
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The marginal rise in India's retail inflation, primarily due to increased food prices, indicates ongoing price pressures for consumers, with rural areas experiencing a more pronounced increase compared to urban regions.

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  1. Economics52m ago
    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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    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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    India’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.
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    India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven mainly by higher food and fuel prices.
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    Retail inflation inched up in May to 3.93 per cent compared to 3.48 per cent in the preceding month.
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    India’s retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April.
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    India's retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food prices.
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    India's retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food prices, according to NSO data.
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    India’s retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, according to data released by MoSPI on Friday.
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    India’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May 2026, marking the fifth consecutive monthly rise.
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    India’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May 2026, marking the highest print in the new series launched in January this year.
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  12. Economics2h 36m ago
    Retail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May.
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    Retail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May compared to 3.48 per cent in April.
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    India’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.

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