India’s retail inflation rises to 4.82%, wholesale inflation climbs to 9.92%

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What happened

India's retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August, while wholesale inflation neared double digits.

Food inflation increased to 5.95% at the consumer level and 7.05% wholesale.

Fuel and power inflation surged sharply to over 22% on the wholesale price index.

Key facts

  • India's retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August, while wholesale inflation neared double digits.
  • Food inflation increased to 5.95% at the consumer level and 7.05% wholesale.
  • Fuel and power inflation surged sharply to over 22% on the wholesale price index.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:19:07 UTC.

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  2. India’s retail inflation rises to 4.82%, wholesale inflation climbs to 9.92%

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