What was India’s retail inflation rate in August 2026? Test your knowledge with this important Current Affairs 2026 MCQ based on the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
India’s retail inflation, measured through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), stood at 4.82% in August 2026 on a year-on-year basis. The August 2026 figure was provisional and increased from 4.45% in July 2026. Food inflation based on the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) stood at 5.95% during August 2026.
This is an important economy and current affairs topic for students preparing for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, State PCS, CUET and other competitive examinations. Questions related to CPI, retail inflation, food inflation, economic indicators and RBI-related developments are important areas for current affairs preparation.
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What was India’s retail inflation rate in August 2026?
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