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Retail Inflation in India – March 2026
April 16 , 2026
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- Retail inflation increased from 3.21% in February 2026 to 3.4% in March 2026.
- It showing a slight rise in prices of goods and services consumed by households.
- It is measured using the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which includes items like food, fuel, housing, and other essential services.
- The increase was mainly driven by higher food inflation, especially due to rising prices of vegetables, coconut, and some precious items like gold and silver.
- The data is based on the new CPI series with 2024 as the base year, which reflects current consumption patterns more accurately.
- Global factors such as tensions in West Asia also impacted supply chains and increased transportation and commodity costs.
- Despite the rise, inflation remains within the target range of the Reserve Bank of India (4% ± 2%), indicating that inflation is moderate and under control.
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