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India’s retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April.
India
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 · 20m 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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9 events in this thread- Currently Reading20m agoIndia’s retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April.
- Economics42m agoIndia's retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food prices, according to NSO data.Open article
- Economics42m agoIndia's retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food prices.Open article
- Economics49m agoIndia’s retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May from 3.48% in April, according to data released by MoSPI on Friday.Open article
- Economics1h 7m agoIndia’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May 2026, marking the highest print in the new series launched in January this year.Open article
- Economics1h 7m agoIndia’s retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May 2026, marking the fifth consecutive monthly rise.Open article
- Economics1h 16m agoRetail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May.Open article
- Economics1h 16m agoRetail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, rose to 3.93 per cent in May compared to 3.48 per cent in April.Open article
- Economics1h 30m agoIndia’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.Open article
Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHBusiness Standardhttps://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/india-retail-inflation-may-food-prices-rise-cpi-data-economy-126061200729_1.html
- HIGHThe Hindu Business Linehttps://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/retail-inflation-climbs-to-393-in-may/article71093283.ece
- HIGHNews18https://www.news18.com/business/economy/indias-retail-inflation-rises-to-3-93-in-may-2026-highest-since-january-2025-10145474.html
- HIGHFirstposthttps://www.firstpost.com/business/indias-retail-inflation-rises-to-3-93-in-may-rbi-policy-outlook-in-focus-14021815.html
- HIGHThe Financial Expresshttps://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy-indias-may-retail-inflation-surges-to-3-93-economists-see-further-upside-risksnbsp-4265772/
- HIGHThe Indian Expresshttps://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/india-inflation-rate-may-cpi-rise-2026-10736601/
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