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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, Reserve Bank of India
What
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.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:14:23 GMT · 2h 10m ago
Where
India ·
Why
Food, transport, and jewellery prices pushed consumer prices higher, with the sharpest month-on-month increase in prices in 16 months.
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How this affects you
The acceleration in India's retail inflation, particularly driven by food and commodity prices, indicates rising cost pressures for consumers and businesses, potentially influencing the central bank's monetary policy decisions.
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17 events in this thread- Economics30m 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
- Economics36m 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
- Economics54m 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 54m 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
- Economics1h 56m 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 10m 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.
- Economics2h 16m 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 31m agoRetail inflation inched up in May to 3.93 per cent compared to 3.48 per cent in the preceding month.Open article
- Economics2h 42m agoIndia’s retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April.Open article
- Economics3h 4m 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 4m agoIndia's retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food prices.Open article
- Economics3h 10m 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 29m agoIndia’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May 2026, marking the fifth consecutive monthly rise.Open article
- Economics3h 29m 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 38m 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 38m agoRetail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May.Open article
- Economics3h 52m 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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- HIGHThe Hindu Business Linehttps://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/retail-inflation-climbs-to-393-in-may/article71093283.ece
- HIGHNews18https://www.news18.com/business/economy/indias-retail-inflation-rises-to-3-93-in-may-2026-highest-since-january-2025-10145474.html
- 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