India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rises to 4.38% in June from 3.93% in May, according to government data cited by multiple outlets. The June print is described as the highest in several months and moves headline inflation above the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) 4% target, though it still remains within the RBI’s tolerance range. The main contributor is food inflation: CPI-based food inflation increases to 5.32% in June from 4.78% in May. Reporting across sources links the pickup in overall inflation to higher prices for some household food items. One outlet also notes that certain items, such as potatoes and peas, are cheaper than a year earlier, while prices for others—such as ginger and tomatoes—show sharper year-on-year increases. Another outlet adds that rural areas see higher inflation than urban areas during the same period. Taken together, the coverage focuses on food-driven upward pressure on consumer prices while indicating that inflation remains within the broader framework used for monetary policy.
India’s retail inflation rises to 4.38% in June as food prices climb
India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rises to 4.38% in June from 3.93% in May, according to government data cited by multiple outlets. The June print is described as t...
- India’s CPI-based retail inflation increases to 4.38% in June from 3.93% in May.
- Food inflation rises to 5.32% in June from 4.78% in May.
- Headline retail inflation is above the RBI’s 4% target.
- The RBI’s tolerance band allows inflation between 2% and 6% without breaching the target.
- Food prices are identified as the main driver of the rise in overall inflation.
The June inflation marks the highest print in six months and takes the headline inflation higher than the central bank’s 4 percent target, as the government has mandated the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to ensure that the headline inflation remains at 4 per cent, with a margin of 2 per cent on either side
5 hours agoThe food inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) was 5.32 per cent in June, higher than 4.78 per cent in May, according to the data.
12 hours agoThe food inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) was 5.32% in June, higher than 4.78% in May, according to the data
12 hours agoIndia's retail inflation increased to 4.38 percent in June from May's 3.93 percent. Higher food prices significantly pushed up the overall Consumer Price Index for the month. Ginger and tomatoes saw substantial year-on-year price increases, contributing to the overall rise. However, some items like potatoes and peas became cheaper compared to last year. Rural areas experienced higher inflation rates than urban centers during this period.
12 hours agoNew Delhi: India's retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), increased to 4.38 per cent in June, up from 3.93 percent in May, according to government data released on Monday.Food prices push inflation higherThe main reason for the rise was higher food prices. Food inflation increased to 5.32 per cent in June from 4.78 per cent in May, indicating that essential food items became costlier during the month.PRESS RELEASE OF CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ON BASE 2024=100 FOR JUNE, 2026➤Retail inflation based on Consumer Price Index in June, 2026 is 4.38%➤Year on year food inflation, based on Consumer Food Price Index, in June, 2026 is 5.32%Read here: https://t.co/7Yc5E5RyOj@GoIStats pic.twitter.com/a9G7n1cfik— PIB India (@PIB_India) July 13, 2026 Still within RBI's targetThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aims to keep retail inflation at 4 per cent, with a tolerance band of 2 percentage points on either side. This means inflation can remain between 2 per cent and 6 per cent without breaching the target.What it means?Although inflation moved higher in June, it remained within the RBI's comfort range. The latest data suggests that rising food prices continue to be the biggest driver of consumer inflation, while overall price pressures remain under control. The inflation trend will remain important for future interest rate decisions and household spending.
12 hours agoFood inflation in June increased to 5.32 per cent in June from 4.78 per cent in May, indicating renewed pressure on household food expenses
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