The Reserve Bank of India, during its 2026 MPC meeting, raised the inflation projection for FY27 to 5.1%, signaling potential economic adjustments ahead.
RBI's earlier estimate was 4.6%
Jun 05, 2026
11:35 am
What's the storyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised its inflation forecast for the fiscal year 2026-27, projecting consumer price inflation (CPI) at 5.1%.
This is a significant increase from the earlier estimate of 4.6% made in April.
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