NEW DELHI: Retail inflation based on consumer price index (CPI) inched up for the fifth consecutive month to 4.4% in June from 3.9% in May, crossing the 4% mark for the first time in 17 months.

Retail inflation is projected to exceed 4% in June, driven by rising food costs and global fuel price impacts.

India's June CPI is projected at 4.24%, exceeding the Reserve Bank of India's 4% target for the first time in 18 months, following a recent fuel price hike.

Retail inflation rose to 4.4% in June, driven by high silver jewellery prices and rising food costs.

India's retail inflation reached 4.4% in June, surpassing the central bank's target. Higher food and transport costs drove this increase, marking the highest print under the new…

NEW DELHI: Retail inflation based on consumer price index (CPI) inched up for the fifth consecutive month to 4.4% in June from 3.9% in May, crossing the 4% mark for the first time…