Press Release of Consumer Price Index on Base 2024=100 for August, 2026
India's retail inflation hits 4.82% in August 2026, with food inflation at 5.95%, driven by rising prices in key commodities.
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India's retail inflation hits 4.82% in August 2026, with food inflation at 5.95%, driven by rising prices in key commodities.
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