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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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National Statistics Office (NSO), Dipti Deshpande, Sujan Hajra, Debopam Chaudhuri, Vivek Rathi
What
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.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:29:36 GMT · 2h 30m ago
Where
India ·
Why
Experts attribute the rise to broad-based pressures across food and non-food segments, with the impact of the West Asia conflict starting to percolate household budgets.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This rise in retail inflation, particularly in urban areas, could erode purchasing power for Indian households and potentially lead to a less hawkish stance from the Reserve Bank of India if core inflation remains stable around 4%.

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    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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    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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    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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    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.
  5. Economics2h 30m 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 30m 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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    India's retail inflation rose to 3.93 per cent in May from 3.48 per cent in April.
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    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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    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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  10. Economics2h 30m 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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    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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