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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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Who
middle-class families, Garima Kapoor, Dr Manoranjan Sharma, Reserve Bank of India
What
India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven mainly by higher food and fuel prices.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:07:54 GMT · 2h 20m ago
Where
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Why
Higher food and fuel prices contributed to an increase in India's retail inflation.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The rise in inflation, though within the Reserve Bank of India's comfort zone, indicates that everyday essentials are becoming more expensive for Indian households, potentially tightening monthly budgets for middle-class families.

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  1. Economics34m ago
    Retail 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.
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  2. Economics39m ago
    India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May 2026, driven by higher petrol, diesel, and LPG prices, and increasing imported inflation.
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  3. Economics57m ago
    Retail 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.
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  4. Economics1h 57m 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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  5. Economics1h 59m 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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  6. Economics2h 13m ago
    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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  7. Currently Reading2h 20m ago
    India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven mainly by higher food and fuel prices.
  8. Economics2h 35m ago
    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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  9. Economics2h 46m ago
    India’s retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April.
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  10. Economics3h 7m ago
    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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  11. Economics3h 7m ago
    India's retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food prices.
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  12. Economics3h 14m ago
    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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  13. Economics3h 32m ago
    India’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May 2026, marking the fifth consecutive monthly rise.
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  14. Economics3h 32m ago
    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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  15. Economics3h 42m ago
    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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  16. Economics3h 42m ago
    Retail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May.
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  17. Economics3h 55m ago
    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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