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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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Who
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What
Retail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May compared to 3.48 per cent in April.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:45:55 GMT · 2h 31m ago
Where
India ·
Why
Food inflation edged up to 4.78%, driving the increase in headline consumer prices.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The increase in retail inflation, primarily due to rising food prices, suggests a higher cost of living for consumers in India. This could lead to a decrease in purchasing power and potential adjustments in monetary policy.

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  1. Economics46m 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. Economics48m 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 2m 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 9m 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 24m 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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  6. Economics1h 35m ago
    India’s retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April.
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  7. Economics1h 56m ago
    India's retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food prices.
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  8. Economics1h 56m ago
    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 3m 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 22m ago
    India’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May 2026, marking the fifth consecutive monthly rise.
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  11. Economics2h 22m ago
    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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  12. Economics2h 31m ago
    Retail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May.
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  13. Currently Reading2h 31m 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.
  14. Economics2h 45m 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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