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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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India

Who
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
What
India’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May 2026, marking the highest print in the new series launched in January this year.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:55:08 GMT · 2h 25m ago
Where
India ·
Why
Rising food prices, particularly for items like tomatoes and ginger, sustained acceleration from last year’s low levels, and increased transport costs due to higher fuel prices, contributed to the inflation surge.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The increased inflation, driven by food and transport costs, has prompted the Reserve Bank of India to raise its inflation forecast for the current fiscal year, which could impact the rupee and current account deficit.

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  1. Economics50m 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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  2. Economics51m 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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  3. Economics1h 5m 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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  4. Economics1h 12m ago
    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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  5. Economics1h 27m 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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    India’s retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April.
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    India's retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food prices.
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    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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  9. Economics2h 6m 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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  10. Economics2h 25m ago
    India’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May 2026, marking the fifth consecutive monthly rise.
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    India’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May 2026, marking the highest print in the new series launched in January this year.
  12. Economics2h 34m ago
    Retail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May.
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  13. Economics2h 34m 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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  14. Economics2h 48m 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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