Retail inflation may cross 6 per cent in Oct-Nov before easing in Q4 FY27: Report
Retail inflation in India may briefly surpass 6 percent in late 2024. This rise is expected before easing to approximately 5 percent by early 2026. Improving food supply conditions and monsoon recovery will help contain inflation. The Reserve Bank of India awaits more inflation data before adjusting policy rates. Global market implications arise from US Federal Reserve actions on treasury yields.
India's retail inflation may briefly surpass 6% in October and November, according to an SBI Research report, before easing to approximately 5% in the fourth quarter of FY27. The report predicts retail inflation will increase to 4.7% in August from 4.45% in July. It is expected to reach 4.7% in August, potentially breaching the 6% mark in October and November before declining to around 5% in the final quarter of FY27.
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