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Economics7h 51m ago

BNP Paribas warned that India's inflation concerns are shifting from fuel to food, with El Niño and a weak monsoon posing key risks to price stability.

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Who
BNP Paribas, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India Meteorological Department (IMD)
What
BNP Paribas warned that India's inflation concerns are shifting from fuel to food, with El Niño and a weak monsoon posing key risks to price stability.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:40:01 GMT · 7h 51m ago
Where
India ·
Why
The possibility of a stronger El Niño event and a weaker-than-normal monsoon are expected to affect agricultural output and drive up food prices.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised its FY27 inflation forecast to 5.1% from 4.6%, indicating potential complications for inflation management and a weakening rural outlook.

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    BNP Paribas warned that a weak monsoon and a stronger El Niño could push up food prices and keep inflation elevated in India.
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