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India's retail inflation accelerated to 5.54% in September 2026 from 4.83% in August, driven by food inflation at 7.74%. Rural inflation stood at 6.08% and urban at 4.88%, with Tamil Nadu recording the highest state-level headline inflation at 6.81%.
Retail inflation rose to 5.54% in September, driven by higher food costs, the highest since January’s new index series.
India’s retail inflation rose to 5.54% in September 2026, while food inflation hit 7.74%. Know the key reasons behind rising prices and how they affect household budgets.