Food costs push India’s consumer inflation higher in December

India’s December inflation edged higher due to food prices, keeping RBI cautious as it balances growth support with price stability and monitors supply risks.

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Food costs push India’s consumer inflation higher in December

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Food costs push India’s consumer inflation higher in December
India’s December inflation edged higher due to food prices, keeping RBI cautious as it balances growth support with price stability and monitors supply risks.
India’s consumer inflation accelerated in December as higher food prices lifted headline numbers. Official data showed inflation rose to 1.33 % from 0.71 % in November. The Reserve Bank of India continues to project average inflation near two percent for FY26, weighing growth support against price stability while monitoring evolving supply conditions and food cost pressures across domestic markets amid global commodity volatility and weather
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