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India’s retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April.

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Who
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Governor Sanjay Malhotra
What
India’s retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:41:59 GMT · 2h 45m ago
Where
India ·
Why
Food and restaurant prices increased amid higher input costs, influenced by higher costs from West Asia war and crude oil prices.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The rise in inflation, coupled with the RBI's lowered growth forecast and raised inflation view for 2026-27, indicates potential economic challenges for Indian households and policymakers. Inflation is projected to reach the upper bound of the RBI's target range by late 2026.

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  1. Economics33m ago
    Retail inflation in India increased to 3.93 percent in May from 3.48 percent in the preceding month, driven by higher food prices and the impact of rising global energy costs on domestic fuel rates, according to NSO data.
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  2. Economics38m ago
    India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May 2026, driven by higher petrol, diesel, and LPG prices, and increasing imported inflation.
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  3. Economics56m ago
    Retail inflation in India increased to 3.93 percent in May from 3.48 percent in the preceding month, driven by higher food prices and the impact of rising global energy prices on domestic petrol and diesel rates.
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  4. Economics1h 56m 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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  5. Economics1h 58m 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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  6. Economics2h 12m 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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  7. Economics2h 19m 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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  8. Economics2h 34m 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.
  10. Economics3h 6m 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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  11. Economics3h 6m 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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  12. Economics3h 13m 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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  13. Economics3h 31m ago
    India’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May 2026, marking the fifth consecutive monthly rise.
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  14. Economics3h 31m 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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  15. Economics3h 41m 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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  16. Economics3h 41m ago
    Retail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May.
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  17. Economics3h 54m 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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