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Retail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May.
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What
Retail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:45:55 GMT · 2h 29m ago
Where
India ·
Why
Food inflation edged up to 4.78%, driving the increase in headline consumer prices.
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How this affects you
The increase in retail inflation to 3.93% in May, largely due to higher food prices, indicates a rising cost of living for consumers.
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14 events in this thread- Economics45m 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
- Economics47m 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 1m 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.Open article
- Economics1h 7m 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
- Economics1h 22m agoRetail inflation inched up in May to 3.93 per cent compared to 3.48 per cent in the preceding month.Open article
- Economics1h 33m agoIndia’s retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April.Open article
- Economics1h 55m agoIndia's retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food prices.Open article
- Economics1h 55m 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
- Economics2h 1m 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
- Economics2h 20m agoIndia’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May 2026, marking the fifth consecutive monthly rise.Open article
- Economics2h 20m 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
- Currently Reading2h 29m agoRetail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May.
- Economics2h 29m 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
- Economics2h 43m 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
Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHBusiness Standardhttps://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/india-retail-inflation-may-food-prices-rise-cpi-data-economy-126061200729_1.html
- 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