Retail inflation in India climbed to 3.93% in May, up from 3.48% in April, nearing the RBI's 4% target and marking the fifth straight monthly increase.

India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May. Food and fuel prices increased, impacting consumer costs. This marks the highest inflation reading under the new CPI series. Despite…

Retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 3.93% in May 2026 from 3.48% in April, according to data released by the government on Friday.

Food inflation edged up to 4.78%, driving the increase in headline consumer prices.

Fabiana Negrin Ochoa and Jihye Lee