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India's inflation gets a little hotter at 4.45% in July
Published 12 August 2026 ยท finance
Synopsis India saw its retail inflation rise to 4.45 percent in July compared to June's 4.38 percent, largely due to rising food prices, which are
Synopsis India saw its retail inflation rise to 4.45 percent in July compared to June's 4.38 percent, largely due to rising food prices, which are keeping consumer costs elevated.
The Reserve Bank of India has adjusted its inflation prediction for FY27 down to five percent. Excluding precious metals, core inflation seems to be under
control. Experts anticipate that headline inflation will reach its peak in the third quarter before easing off.
Published: August 12, 2026 โข 4:04 PM IST ยท Updated: August 12, 2026 โข 8:39 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis India saw its retail inflation rise to 4.45 percent in July compared to June's 4.38 percent, largely due to rising food prices, which are keeping consumer costs elevated.
The Reserve Bank of India has adjusted its inflation prediction for FY27 down to five percent.
Excluding precious metals, core inflation seems to be under control.
Experts anticipate that headline inflation will reach its peak in the third quarter before easing off.