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. The price of onions skyrocketed, while some items, like potatoes and tomatoes, saw price drops. Puducherry recorded the highest inflation rate at 6.86%, followed by Tamil Nadu.
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Retail inflation at almost 2-year high at 5.54% in September, driven by food prices surge
- by The News Vista
- October 12, 2026
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