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India Inflation Rate at 4-Month High of 2.57%
Consumer prices in India rose 2.57 percent year-on-year in February of 2019, following a downwardly revised 1.97 percent rise in January and above market expectations of 2.43 percent. It is the highest inflation rate in four months as food prices fell less. In its February meeting, the Reserve Bank of India lowered its inflation forecasts to 2.8 percent for January-March 2019, mentioning a deflation in food items and a sharp fall in fuel inflation.
Published on 2019-03-12

India Inflation Rate Lower than Expected
Annual consumer inflation in India declined to 2.05 percent in January of 2019 from a downwardly revised 2.11 percent in December, below market expectations of 2.48 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since June of 2017 as food prices continued to decline. The Reserve Bank of India recently lowered its inflation forecasts to 2.8 percent for January-March 2019, mentioning a deflation in food items and a sharp fall in fuel inflation.
Published on 2019-02-12

India Inflation Rate Slows Further in December
Annual consumer inflation in India declined to 2.19 percent in December of 2018 from 2.33 percent in November, matching market expectations of 2.2 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since June of 2017 as food prices continued to decline and inflation eased for clothing, housing and fuel.
Published on 2019-01-14

India Inflation Rate Lowest in Near 1-1/2 Years
Annual consumer inflation in India declined to 2.33 percent in November of 2018 from an upwardly revised 3.38 percent in October and below market expectations of 2.8 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since June of 2017 as food prices fell the most since the series began in 2012. The Reserve Bank of India revised down its inflation forecasts to 2.7 percent-3.2 percent for the period Oct 2018-March 2019, amid lower food and fuel prices.
Published on 2018-12-12

India Inflation Rate Lowest in Near 1 Year
Annual consumer inflation in India fell to 3.31 percent in October of 2018 from a downwardly revised 3.7 percent in September and below market expectations of 3.67 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since September of 2017, mainly due to a drop in cost of food.
Published on 2018-11-12

India Inflation Rate Rises Less than Forecasts
Annual consumer inflation in India edged up to 3.77 percent in September of 2018 from 3.69 percent in August, but below market expectations of 4 percent. Food inflation increased only slightly, in line with central bank expectations. Earlier in the week, the Reserve Bank of India cut its inflation forecasts to 4 percent from 4.6 percent in Q2:2018-19 (July-September 2018), mentioning low food inflation.
Published on 2018-10-12

India Inflation Rate Down to 10-Month Low of 3.69%
Annual consumer inflation in India declined to 3.69 percent in August of 2018 from 4.17 percent in July and below market expectations of 3.86 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since October of 2017, mainly due to a sharp slowdown in food cost.
Published on 2018-09-12

India July Inflation Rate Weaker than Expected
India' annual inflation rate eased to 4.17 percent in July 2018 from a downwardly revised 4.92 percent in the previous month, and below market expectations of 4.51 percent. Still, inflation remained above the central bank's medium-term target of 4 percent for nine consecutive months.
Published on 2018-08-13

India Consumer Inflation Below Forecasts
The inflation rate in India edged up to 5 percent in June of 2018 from 4.87 percent in May, below market expectations of 5.3 percent. Still, it is the highest rate since January and marks the eighth straight month in which inflation is above the central bank medium-term target of 4 percent.
Published on 2018-07-12

India Inflation Rate Rises to 4.87% in May
India's annual inflation rate rose to 4.87 percent in May of 2018 from 4.58 percent in April, slightly above market expectations of 4.83 percent. It is the highest reading in four months amid rising prices for food and fuel.
Published on 2018-06-12

India April Inflation Rate Above Expectations
India's annual inflation rate rose to a three-month high of 4.58 percent in April 2018 from 4.28 percent in the previous month, and above market expectations of 4.42 percent.
Published on 2018-05-14

India Inflation Rate at 5-Month Low of 4.28%
Indian consumer prices rose 4.28 percent year-on-year in March of 2018, following a 4.44 percent increase in February and compared with market expectations of 4.2 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate in five months amid a slowdown in food cost.
Published on 2018-04-12

India Inflation Rate at 4-Month Low
Consumer prices in India increased 4.44 percent year-on-year in February of 2018, below 5.07 percent in January and market expectations of 4.8 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate in four months but above the 4 percent medium-term target of the central bank.
Published on 2018-03-12

India Inflation Rate Slows More than Anticipated
Consumer prices in India increased 5.07 percent year-on-year in January of 2018, below a 17 month high of 5.21 percent in December and market expectations of 5.14 percent. Still, the inflation remained above 4.8 percent for the third month, the level not seen since July of 2016 and above 4 percent medium-term target of the Reserve Bank of India.
Published on 2018-02-12

India Inflation Rate Accelerates to 17-Month High of 5.21%
Consumer prices in India increased 5.21 percent year-on-year in December of 2017, above 4.88 percent in November and market expectations of 5.1 percent. It is the highest inflation rate since July of 2016 amid faster rises in cost of food and housing.
Published on 2018-01-12

India Inflation Rate at 15-Month High of 4.88%
Consumer prices in India increased 4.88 percent year-on-year in November of 2017, higher than 3.58 percent in October and well above market expectations of 4.2 percent. It is the highest inflation rate since August of 2016, mainly due to rises in cost of vegetables and fuel.
Published on 2017-12-12

India Inflation Rate at 7-Month High of 3.58%
Consumer prices in India increased 3.58 percent year-on-year in October of 2017, above 3.28 percent in September and market expectations of 3.46 percent. It is the highest inflation rate in seven months, mainly driven by rising cost of food and fuel.
Published on 2017-11-13

India Inflation Rate Unchanged in September
India's consumer price inflation came in at increased 3.28 percent year-on-year in September 2017, unchanged from the previous month's five-month high and below market expectations of 3.6 percent. Food inflation slowed while prices rose at a faster pace for housing, fuel and clothing.
Published on 2017-10-12

India Inflation Rate at 5-Month High in August
Consumer prices in India increased 3.36 percent year-on-year in August of 2017, following a 2.36 percent rise in July and above market expectations of 3.2 percent. It is the highest inflation rate since March, due to a rebound in food prices. The Reserve Bank of India expects inflation at 2 percent - 3.5 percent in the first half of this fiscal year (April to September 2017) and at 3.5 percent - 4.5 percent in the second half (October 2017 to March 2018).
Published on 2017-09-12

India Inflation Rate Rises to 2.36% in July
India's consumer prices increased 2.36 percent year-on-year in July 2017, beating market expectations of 1.87 percent and following a 1.54 percent gain in the previous month. Cost of housing, energy and clothing rose further and food prices fell at a softer pace.
Published on 2017-08-14

India Inflation Rate Falls To Fresh Low Of 1.54%
Consumer prices in India increased 1.54 percent year-on-year in June of 2017, slowing sharply from a 2.18 percent rise in May and below market expectations of 1.7 percent. The inflation rate fell to a fresh record low for the third month as food prices declined faster amid a favorable monsoon.
Published on 2017-07-12

India Inflation Rate Down To Record Low Of 2.18%
Consumer prices in India increased 2.18 percent year-on-year in May of 2017, slowing from a 2.99 percent rise in April and well below market expectations of 2.6 percent. The inflation hit a new record low for the second month as food prices fell for the first time ever led by pulses and vegetables.
Published on 2017-06-12

India Inflation Rate Falls To Record Low Of 2.99%
Consumer prices in India increased 2.99 percent year-on-year in April of 2017, following a 3.81 percent rise in March and well below market expectations of 3.5 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since the series began in 2012, driven by a slowdown in food prices.
Published on 2017-05-12

India Inflation Rate Rises Less Than Forecasts
Consumer prices in India increased 3.81 percent year-on-year in March of 2017, following a 3.65 percent rise in February and below market expectations of 3.98 percent. Food inflation slowed to 1.93 percent from 2.01 percent.
Published on 2017-04-12

India Consumer Inflation Rises More Than Expected
Consumer prices in India increased 3.65 percent year-on-year in February of 2017, following a record low rise of 3.17 percent in January and higher than market expectations of 3.58 percent. Food inflation accelerated to 2.01 percent from 0.53 percent.
Published on 2017-03-14

India Consumer Inflation Down To Record Low Of 3.17%
Consumer prices in India increased 3.17 percent year-on-year in January of 2017, easing from a 3.41 percent rise in December and below market expectations of 3.22 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since the series began in 2012 due to a sharp slowdown in food prices.
Published on 2017-02-13

India Inflation Rate Lowest Since November 2014
Consumer prices in India increased 3.41 percent year-on-year in December of 2016, following a 3.63 percent rise in November and below market expectations of 3.57 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since November of 2014 as food prices cooled. The slowdown in inflation intensified in the last two months of 2016 after a demonetization campaign slumped currency in circulation, hurting consumption.
Published on 2017-01-12

India Inflation Rate At 2-Year Low Of 3.6% In November
Consumer prices in India increased 3.63 percent year-on-year in November of 2016, following 4.2 percent rise in October and well below market expectations of 3.9 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since November 2014, as food inflation eased for the fourth straight month to 2.56 percent.
Published on 2016-12-13

India Inflation Rate Falls to 14-Month Low of 4.2%
Consumer prices in India increased 4.2 percent year-on-year in October of 2016, easing from an upwardly revised 4.39 percent rise in September, reaching a new low since August last year. Figures came in line with market expectations as food inflation eased for the third straight month to 3.32 percent.
Published on 2016-11-15

India Annual Inflation Rate Slows to 13-Month Low
India's consumer prices increased by 4.31 percent year-on-year in September 2016, easing from a 5.05 percent growth in the previous month and missing market expectations of a 4.8 percent gain. It was the lowest inflation rate since August last year, as food cost rose at a slower pace.
Published on 2016-10-13

India Inflation Rate Slows More than Expected
Consumer prices in India increased 5.05 percent year-on-year in August of 2016, easing from a 6.07 percent rise in July and below market expectations of 5.5 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate in five months due to smaller rises in food prices.
Published on 2016-09-12

India Consumer Inflation Highest Since August 2014
Consumer prices in India went up 6.07 percent year-on-year in July of 2016, accelerating for the fourth straight month and beating market expectations of 5.9 percent. It was the highest figure since August of 2014, as food cost rose further.
Published on 2016-08-12

India Consumer Inflation Rises Further to 22-Month High in June
Consumer prices in India went up 5.77 percent year-on-year in June of 2016, accelerating for the third straight month and reaching the highest since August of 2014. Figures came above market expectations of 5.73 percent, driven by food cost.
Published on 2016-07-12

India Consumer Inflation at 21-Month High
Consumer prices in India increased 5.76 percent year-on-year in May of 2016, higher than an upwardly revised 5.47 percent rise in the previous month and compared to market expectations of 5.5 percent. It is the highest figure since August of 2014 as food inflation increased to 7.55%, the most in 21 months.
Published on 2016-06-13

India Inflation Rate Accelerates More than Expected
Consumer prices in India went up 5.39 percent year-on-year in April of 2016, accelerating from a 4.83 percent rise in the previous month and higher than market expectations of 5 percent. Food inflation also reached a three-month high.
Published on 2016-05-12

India Inflation Rate Slows to 6-Month Low
Consumer prices in India went up 4.83 percent year-on-year in March of 2016, slowing from an upwardly revised 5.26 percent rise in February. The inflation rate eased for the second straight month, reaching the lowest figure since September last year and compared to market expectations of 5 percent as food prices rose at a slower pace.
Published on 2016-04-12

India Consumer Inflation Slows in February
Consumer prices in India increased 5.18 percent year-on-year in February of 2016, lower than 5.69 percent in January and below market expectations of 5.6 percent. Consumer inflation eased for the first time in seven months, reaching the lowest since October due a slowdown in food cost.
Published on 2016-03-14

India Consumer Inflation Rises to 17-Month High
Consumer prices in India went up 5.69 percent year-on-year in January of 2016, higher than 5.61 percent in December of 2015 and accelerating for the sixth straight month. It is the highest figure since August of 2014 and above market expectations of 5.4 percent. Food inflation increased to 6.85 percent from 6.4 percent in December, also the highest in seventeen months.
Published on 2016-02-12

India Consumer Inflation Rate at 15-Month High
Consumer prices in India rose 5.61 percent year-on-year in December of 2015, accelerating for the fifth straight month and reaching the highest since September of 2014, in line with market expectations. Food inflation was 6.4 percent, up from 6.07 percent in November.
Published on 2016-01-12

India Consumer Inflation Quickens to 13-Month High
Consumer prices in India grew 5.41 percent year-on-year in November of 2015, higher than a 5 percent rise in October and in line with market expectations. It is the highest inflation rate since October of 2014 boosted by a surge in food cost.
Published on 2015-12-14

India Consumer Inflation Quickens to 5%
Consumer prices in India grew 5 percent year-on year in October of 2015, compared to 4.41 percent in September. It is the highest inflation rate in in four months boosted by higher than expected rise in cost of food.
Published on 2015-11-12

India Consumer Inflation Above Forecasts
Consumer prices in India increased 4.41% yoy in September, following an upwardly revised 3.74% rise in August. It is the highest inflation rate in three months driven by food prices.
Published on 2015-10-12

India Inflation Rate Falls to Fresh Record Low
Consumer prices in India increased 3.66 percent year-on-year in August of 2015, slowing slightly from a revised 3.69 percent rise in July and in line with market expectations. The inflation rate fell to a fresh record low in August, staying below the central bank’s 6 percent target for the 11th month in a row.
Published on 2015-09-14

Inflation Rate in India At Record Low in July
Consumer prices in India increased 3.8 percent year-on-year in July of 2015, down from 5.4 percent reported in May. It is the lowest figure on record as food cost rose at a slower pace.
Published on 2015-08-12

India's Inflation Rate at 8-Month High
Consumer prices in India increased 5.4 percent year-on-year in June of 2015, compared to 5.01 percent in May. It is the highest figure since October last year due to stronger rise in food prices.
Published on 2015-07-13

India Consumer Inflation Rises to 5.01% in May
Consumer prices in India increased 5.01 percent year-on-year in May of 2015, compared to 4.87 percent in April. The figure matched market expectations as cost of transport rose and prices of fuel and light advanced at a faster pace.
Published on 2015-06-12

India Consumer Inflation Falls to 5-Month Low
CPI inflation in India slowed for the second consecutive month to 4.87 percent in April of 2015 from an upwardly revised 5.25 percent in March, dragged down by lower food prices.
Published on 2015-05-12

India Consumer Inflation Slows Slightly
India annual CPI inflation decreased to 5.17 percent in March of 2015 from 5.37 percent in February, below market expectations. It is the lowest rate in three months due to a slowdown in food cost.
Published on 2015-04-13

India Consumer Inflation At 4-Month High
India CPI inflation increased to 5.37 percent in February of 2015 from a revised 5.19 percent in the previous month driven by higher food prices.
Published on 2015-03-12

India Consumer Inflation Rises on New Base Year
India CPI inflation rose for the second consecutive month to 5.11 percent in January from 5 percent in the previous month, after the country changed the base year for calculating consumer prices.
Published on 2015-02-12

India Consumer Inflation Climbs to 5%
Indian CPI inflation increased for the first time in five months to 5 percent in December of 2014 from a record-low of 4.38 percent the previous month and driven by higher food prices.
Published on 2015-01-12

India Consumer Inflation at 4.38%
Indian consumer inflation slowed for the fourth straight month to a fresh record-low of 4.38 percent in November as food prices kept its downward trend.
Published on 2014-12-12

India Consumer Inflation Beats Expectations
Indian consumer inflation eased to a new record-low of 5.52 percent in October of 2014 as food prices slowed sharply.
Published on 2014-11-14

India Consumer Inflation Down to Record Low
Indian consumer inflation slowed for the second consecutive month to 6.46 percent in September of 2014, from a revised 7.73 percent in August. It is the lowest rate on record mainly driven by lower food prices.
Published on 2014-10-13

India Consumer Inflation Edges Down in August
Indian consumer prices rose by an annual 7.8 percent in August of 2014, slowing slightly from 7.96 percent in July. Provisional estimates showed the annual food inflation accelerated to 9.42 percent.
Published on 2014-09-12

India Inflation Rate Surges in July
Indian annual inflation rate accelerated to 7.96 percent in July of 2014 from 7.31 percent in the previous month driven by higher food prices.
Published on 2014-08-12

India Consumer Inflation Down to Record Low
Indian consumer prices rose by an annual 7.31 percent in June of 2014, the lowest rate on record. The inflation rate slowed for the second straight month, due to lower food prices.
Published on 2014-07-14

India Consumer Inflation Declines in May
Indian annual consumer prices decelerated to 8.28 percent in May of 2014 from 8.59 percent in April. It is the lowest rate in three months as food prices slowed slightly.
Published on 2014-06-12

India Consumer Inflation Up to 3-Month High
Indian annual consumer prices accelerated for the second straight month to 8.59 percent in April of 2014, from 8.31 percent in March, driven by higher cost of fruits and vegetables.
Published on 2014-05-12

India Consumer Inflation Edges Up in March
Indian annual consumer prices accelerated in March for the first time in four months to 8.31 percent, up from a revised 8.03 percent in February, driven by higher food prices.
Published on 2014-04-15

India Consumer Inflation Edges Down in February
Indian annual inflation rate slowed to a 25-month low of 8.1 percent in February of 2014. Provisional figures showed prices of vegetables eased the most on the year.
Published on 2014-03-12

India Consumer Inflation Slows to 24-Month Low
In January of 2014, Indian consumer price inflation decelerated to 8.79 percent, the lowest annual rate since January of 2012, due to lower food prices.
Published on 2014-02-12

Indian WPI Slows to 5-Month Low in December
In December of 2013, Indian headline inflation rate slowed to 6.16 percent, the lowest rate in five months as vegetable prices, mainly onions, slowed due to a new harvest. On a monthly basis, prices fell 1.27 percent.
Published on 2014-01-15

Indian WPI Inflation Rises to 14-Month High in November
In November, India's headline inflation rate edged up to 7.5 percent, from 7.0 percent a month earlier. Prices rose at its faster pace since September of 2012 mainly due to higher food articles and energy costs.
Published on 2013-12-16

Indian Wholesale Inflation Accelerates to 7% in October
In October of 2013, India’s annual headline inflation rose for the fifth straight month to an eight-month high of 7 percent, mainly due to higher prices of fuel and manufactured goods.
Published on 2013-11-14

Indian Inflation Speeds Up to 7-Month High in September
In September, India's headline inflation rate based on monthly WPI rose to 6.5 percent from 6.1 percent in August, hitting its highest level since February of 2013. The speed up is broadly due to higher prices for food.
Published on 2013-10-14

Indian Inflation Rate Rises to 6.1% in August
In August, India's headline inflation rate, based on monthly WPI, rose to 6.10 percent from 5.79 percent in July and is the highest in six months. The speed up is mainly due to higher prices for food and energy.
Published on 2013-09-16

Indian Inflation Rises to 5-Month High in July
In July, India's headline inflation rate, based on monthly WPI, rose to 5.79 percent from 4.86 percent in June, mainly driven by higher food prices and more expensive imports due to a falling rupee.
Published on 2013-08-14

India's Annual Inflation Rate Up to 4.86% in June
India's annual rate of inflation, based on monthly WPI, quickened to 4.86 percent in June as compared to 4.70 percent in May due to higher cost of food.
Published on 2013-07-15

India's Inflation Slows to 4.7% in May
India's annual rate of inflation, based on the Wholesale Price Index, stood at 4.70 percent (provisional) for the month of May as compared to 4.9 percent in the previous month, the lowest level in more than three years.
Published on 2013-06-14

India Inflation Rate Down to 4.9% in April
The annual rate of inflation, based on monthly WPI, stood at 4.89 percent for the month of April 2013 (over April 2012) as compared to 5.96 percent for the previous month and 7.50 percent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Build up inflation rate in the financial year so far was 0.53 percent compared to a build up rate of 1.55 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Published on 2013-05-14

India Inflation Rate Down to 5.96% in March
The annual rate of inflation, based on monthly WPI, stood at 5.96 percent for the month of March, 2013 (over March, 2012) as compared to 6.84 percent for the previous month and 7.69 percent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Build up inflation rate in the financial year so far was 5.96 percent compared to a build-up rate of 7.69 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Published on 2013-04-15

India Inflation Rate Up tp 6.84% in February
The annual rate of inflation, based on monthly WPI, stood at 6.84% (Provisional) for the month of February, 2013 (over February, 2012) as compared to 6.62% (Provisional) for the previous month and 7.56% during the corresponding month of the previous year. Build up inflation in the financial year so far was 5.71% compared to a build up of 6.56% in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Published on 2013-03-14

India Inflation Slows to 6.62 Percent in January of 2013
The annual rate of inflation, based on monthly WPI, stood at 6.62% for the month of January of 2013 (over January of 2012) as compared to 7.18% for the previous month and 7.23% during the corresponding month of the previous year. Build up inflation in the financial year so far was 5.09% compared to a build up of 6.15% in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Published on 2013-02-14

India Inflation Rate at 7.18 Percent in December
The annual rate of inflation, based on monthly WPI, stood at 7.18 percent for the month of December of 2012 over December of 2011 as compared to 7.24 percent for the previous month and 7.74 percent during the corresponding month of the previous year.
Published on 2013-01-14

India Inflation Down to 7.24 Percent in November
The annual rate of inflation, based on monthly WPI, stood at 7.24 percent (Provisional) for the month of November, 2012 (over November, 2011) as compared to 7.45 percent (Provisional) for the previous month and 9.46 percent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Build up inflation in the financial year so far was 4.84 percent compared to a build up of 5.28 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Published on 2012-12-14

India Annual Inflation Rate Down to 7.45 Percent in October
The annual rate of inflation, based on monthly WPI, stood at 7.45 percent (Provisional) for the month of October, 2012 (over October, 2011) as compared to 7.81 percent (Provisional) for the previous month and 9.87 percent during the corresponding month of the previous year.
Published on 2012-12-12

India's Inflation Rate Declines
India's inflation rate fell the most in at least 18 years, increasing speculation the central bank may make further unscheduled interest-rate cuts to shield the economy from a global slowdown.
Published on 2008-11-13

India Inflation Rate Holds Near Lowest in Five Months
India's inflation held near a five- month low, validating the central bank's decision to reduce interest rates to bolster economic growth.
Published on 2008-11-06

India Inflation Is Under 11%
India's inflation rate fell below 11 percent for the first time since May, giving the central bank room to reduce interest rates.
Published on 2008-10-31

India's Inflation Slows
India's inflation slowed more than economists expected to a four-month low, vindicating the central bank's decision this week to cut interest rates to shore up a slowing economy.
Published on 2008-10-23

India's Inflation Holds Near Lowest Level in 5 Weeks
India's inflation held near a five- week low, giving the central bank room to keep borrowing costs unchanged and avoid placing funding pressures on lenders spooked by the U.S. financial meltdown.
Published on 2008-09-26

India's Inflation Slows for a Third Week
India's inflation slowed for a third straight week, signaling that the central bank's three interest-rate increases since early June are beginning to work.
Published on 2008-09-15

India's Inflation Rate Near Highest in 16 Years
India's inflation held near a 16- year high as floods in half the country damaged crops and disrupted food supplies.
Published on 2008-08-28

India Inflation Accelerates to 16-Year High of 12.63%
India's inflation accelerated to the fastest pace in more than 16 years, increasing the likelihood the central bank will raise interest rates for a fourth time since June.
Published on 2008-08-25

Inflation in India rises to 11.91%
Inflation in India escalated to 11.91 per cent, a 13 year high during the week ended in July 5.The Whole Price Index based inflation was as low as 4.46 per cent in January and slowly increased to 5.27 per cent in February, 7.25 per cent in March and 7.41 per cent in April.
Published on 2008-07-27