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Economics2h 34m 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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Who
NSO, Dipti Deshpande (Crisil)
What
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.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:29:00 GMT · 2h 34m ago
Where
NEW DELHI, India ·
Why
The rise in retail inflation is primarily due to an acceleration in food prices, specifically vegetables, dairy products, and eggs, driven by persistent high temperatures.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This increase in retail inflation, particularly food prices, indicates a potential strain on household budgets in India, directly affecting consumers' purchasing power. The anticipated further pass-through of fuel price hikes could lead to continued inflationary pressures in the coming month.

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  1. Economics1h 30m 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 30m 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 30m 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 33m 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 33m 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 33m 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 33m ago
    India's retail inflation rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April.
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  8. Economics2h 34m ago
    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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  9. Economics2h 34m 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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    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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    India's retail inflation rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April.
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    India's retail inflation rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April.
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