India’s retail inflation rose to 5.54 per cent in September 2026, while food inflation climbed to 7.74 per cent. Rural inflation exceeded urban inflation, reaching 6.08 per cent, as the Consumer Price Index and food price index increased
Retail inflation rose to 4.82 per cent in August, driven by higher food prices, particularly onions and garlic. Food inflation climbed to 5.95 per cent, while wholesale inflation also increased to 9.92 per cent during the month
