Selected Tag: retail inflation
Selected Tag: retail inflation

RBI’s Inflation Test Is Moving From Food and Fuel to the Wider Economy

As food prices push retail inflation above target, the RBI holds steady on rates, wagering that commodity shocks won't trigger wage-setting behaviour.

Sagari Gupta

August 14, 2026 at 7:20 AM IST

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RBI’s Tightrope Narrows as Oil, Rupee and Inflation Risks Rise

Oil volatility, rupee pressure and uncertain inflation leave the RBI little room as it balances price stability, liquidity and growth.

Madhavankutty G

July 31, 2026 at 12:41 PM IST

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India May Inflation Stays Below 4%; Food Inflation Rises to 4.78%

BasisPoint Insight

June 12, 2026 at 12:23 PM IST

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