Retail Inflation
Inflation breaches RBI target as patchy monsoon adds fresh risks
Driven by rising food prices, CPI-based retail inflation accelerated to 4.38% in June from 3.93% in May, breaching the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4% for the first time since January 2025—and the first time since the new CPI series was introduced in January 2026
3 min read14 Jul 2026Mint Quick Edit | WPI revision: why India can expect to keep better track of wholesale prices
That WPI inflation was near double digits in May wasn’t a surprise, given the war, but what’s notable is how this price tracker has been tweaked as part of its base-year reset. Curiosity, though, hovers around India’s new producer price index (PPI).
1 min read17 Jun 2026India inflation likely rose to 4.1% in May: Mint poll
Headline inflation in May likely breached the RBI's 4% mid-point target for the first time under the revised CPI series, amid rising food prices and the initial impact of fuel hikes.
1 min read10 Jun 2026RBI MPC: Status quo likely with an abundance of caution
Given that inflation is expected to remain within target range, the MPC should remain focused on supporting growth outcomes in the immediate term
4 min read3 Jun 2026India inflation likely rose to 3.8% in April as food prices hardened: Mint poll
Economists expect CPI inflation to move closer to the RBI’s 4% target amid rising edible oil, vegetable and energy costs, though no immediate rate action is seen.
2 min read11 May 2026The week in charts: IMF growth forecast, inflation climbs, TCS payout, RBI penalties
In this weekly Plain Facts compilation, we present to you data-based insights, with easy-to-read charts, to help you delve deeper into the stories reported by Mint in the week gone by.
4 min read18 Apr 2026India’s wholesale inflation rises to 3.88% in March, highest in over 3 years on fuel, metal costs
Wholesale inflation rose in March after months of muted readings, driven by higher metal, manufacturing and energy prices, even as retail inflation edged up to 3.4%.
3 min read15 Apr 2026Petrol, diesel prices on 14 April in your city: Fuel rates today in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru
Petrol, diesel prices on 14 April in your city: Petrol and diesel prices remained stable on 14 April despite the ongoing West Asia conflict. With Brent crude at $97.99 per barrel, check city-wise latest petrol and diesel rates applicable today.
2 min read14 Apr 2026Rupee at 100 vs US dollar - Can US-Iran war, surging crude oil prices push domestic unit to three-digit mark next week?
The Indian Rupee fell to a record low of 92.44 against the US Dollar due to rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and foreign fund outflows. Domestic stocks also declined sharply, contributing to currency pressures and inflation concerns, with experts warning of potential further depreciation.
3 min read13 Mar 2026India's retail inflation firms up to 3.21% in February as food & beverage, clothing prices rise
The latest Consumer Price Index data can't be compared with the year-ago period due to the reset of the index basket in January.
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