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consumer price indexeconomymonetary policyrbi inflation target and food-fuel inflation

Retail inflation reaches 5.5% as food and fuel pressures revive

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  • CPI inflation rose to 5.5% in September 2026 from 4.8% in August, the highest reading since October 2024.
  • Food and beverages inflation accelerated to 7.4% in September from 5.7% in August, while transport inflation had
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RBI tightening amid inflation risks

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  • The RBI raised the policy rate by 25 basis points and changed its stance from neutral to calibrated tightening.
  • The RBI projected retail inflation at 4.9% in Q2, 6% in Q3 and 5.7% in Q4,
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