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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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Who
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
What
India’s retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, according to data released by MoSPI on Friday.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:13:49 GMT · 2h 7m ago
Where
India ·
Why
Higher food prices, with food inflation accelerating to 4.78% in May, pushed consumer prices upward.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The consistent rise in inflation, driven by food prices, could complicate the Reserve Bank of India's policy outlook and make them cautious on future interest rate cuts, potentially affecting rate-sensitive sectors like banking and real estate.

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  1. 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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.
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  12. Economics2h 35m ago
    Retail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May.
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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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  14. Economics2h 49m 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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