Retail inflation at almost 2-year high at 5.54%, driven by food prices surge

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Retail inflation in India reached 5.54% in September, mainly spurred by rising food costs.

Food inflation escalated to 7.74%, the highest recorded since the new CPI series was launched.

Key facts

  • Retail inflation in India reached 5.54% in September, mainly spurred by rising food costs.
  • Food inflation escalated to 7.74%, the highest recorded since the new CPI series was launched.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:20:50 UTC.

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