India's retail inflation quickens to 5.54% in September from 4.83% in August
India's retail inflation accelerated to 5.54% in September 2026, a notable rise from August's 4.83%. This jump is particularly linked to rising food prices, predominantly in vegetables. Rural inflation hit 6.08%, outpacing urban inflation at 4.88%. In response, the Reserve Bank of India increased the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points on October 7, 2026, and revised its inflation outlook for…
India's retail inflation accelerated to 5.54% in September 2026, up from 4.83% in August, according to The Economic Times - Economy. This increase was primarily driven by rising food prices, specifically in vegetables. Rural inflation reached 6.08%, which was higher than the urban inflation rate of 4.88%.
In response to these figures, the Reserve Bank of India raised the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points on October 7, 2026, as reported by The Economic Times - Economy.
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