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Retail inflation in India rose to 3.9% in May 2026, driven by increases in food and transport costs, but remained below the RBI's 4% target.

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Who
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Bloomberg economist poll, National Statistics Office (NSO), statistics ministry, Aastha Gudwani (Chief India economist Barclays)
What
Retail inflation in India rose to 3.9% in May 2026, driven by increases in food and transport costs, but remained below the RBI's 4% target.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:32:17 GMT · 4h 30m ago
Where
India ·
Why
The rise in inflation was primarily driven by higher costs in food and beverages, an adverse base effect, and an increase in prices for cooked meals and snacks, likely due to restaurants passing on LPG price hikes.
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This inflation data, while staying within the central bank's target, suggests rising costs for daily necessities including food and transportation. Economists predict the Monetary Policy Committee will maintain interest rates for the remainder of the year despite the increase, indicating a cautious approach to economic policy.

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    Retail inflation in India rose to 3.9% in May 2026, driven by increases in food and transport costs, but remained below the RBI’s 4% target.
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    Retail inflation in India rose to 3.9% in May 2026, driven by increases in food and transport prices, but remained below the RBI's 4% target.
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    Retail inflation in India rose to 3.9% in May 2026, driven by higher costs in food and transport sectors, but remained below the RBI's 4% target.
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