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India's rural inflation has moved closer to 5%, while the urban rate remains below 4%, with price pressures potentially spreading beyond food.
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India's rural inflation has moved closer to 5%, while the urban rate remains below 4%, with price pressures potentially spreading beyond food.
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Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:54:33 GMT · 18h 30m ago
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Why
The gap is usually explained by higher food prices, but the latest data suggest price pressures may be spreading beyond food.
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Rural populations in India are experiencing higher inflation rates compared to urban areas, indicating a potential broadening of price pressures beyond food items.
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