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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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Who
Garima Kapoor of Elara Capital, Sujan Hajra of Anand Rathi Group, National Statistical Office (NSO), Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
What
India's retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food prices, according to NSO data.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:20:22 GMT · 1h 55m ago
Where
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Why
Rising fuel costs and global uncertainties have prompted economists to forecast higher inflation.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The Reserve Bank of India, which targets 4 percent inflation, has raised its inflation projection for the current fiscal year, indicating potential policy responses that could affect the Indian economy. Economists predict inflation averaging 5-6% in FY27, with potential interest rate hikes.

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  1. Economics45m 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. Economics47m 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 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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  10. Economics2h 20m ago
    India’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May 2026, marking the fifth consecutive monthly rise.
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  11. Economics2h 20m 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 29m ago
    Retail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May.
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  13. Economics2h 29m 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 43m 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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