Headline Retail Inflation Rose To 6.09 pc in October From 5.54 pc In September

Published 12 Nov 2026, 18:21 IST

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India's headline retail inflation increased to 6.09 per cent in October, up from 5.54 per cent in September, according to data from the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation. The rise was driven by higher food prices, with food inflation climbing to 8.94 per cent in October from 7.74 per cent the month before. The CPI‑based inflation level breached the Reserve Bank of India's upper tolerance limit of 6 per cent, marking the first such breach since October 2024.

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The ministry data further showed that food inflation spiked to 8.94 per cent in October 2026 from 7.74 per cent in the previous month

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First reported by The Indian Express at 10:39 UTC on 12 Nov.

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The Indian Express Indian Express Group 12 Nov 2026, 16:09 IST

Inflation now beyond comfort level, RBI may hike rates further

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The Hindu BusinessLine The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 12 Nov 2026, 16:45 IST

India’s retail inflation rises to 6.09% in October, breaches RBI’s upper tolerance limit

Higher food costs, particularly for vegetables, pushed consumer prices up, adding to the monetary policy challenge ahead of the December review.

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The Morung Express 12 Nov 2026, 16:53 IST

India's retail inflation crosses RBI's upper limit of 6 per cent in October

New Delhi, November 12 (IANS) India's retail inflation, based on the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series, rose to 6.09 per cent in October this year compared to the same month of the previous year to cross the RBI's upper limit for the first time after two years, according to data released by the…

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NDTV Adani Group (AMG Media) 12 Nov 2026, 17:17 IST

Inflation At 2-Year High In October, Breaches RBI's Upper Limit

Food inflation spiked to 8.94 per cent in October 2026 from 7.74 per cent in the previous month, according to the data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.

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The Pioneer The Pioneer 12 Nov 2026, 17:33 IST

Retail inflation rises to two-year high of 6.09 pc in Oct; breaches RBI's upper limit

New Delhi: Retail inflation rose sharply to 6.09 per cent in October on costlier food items, breaching the RBI's upper tolerance limit of 6 per cent for the first time since October 2024. The consumer price index (CPI) based headline retail inflation was 5.54 per cent in September. Food inflation…

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The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 17:54 IST

Retail inflation rises to two-year high of 6.09% in Oct; breaches RBI's upper limit

NEW DELHI: Retail inflation rose sharply to 6.09 per cent in October on costlier food items, breaching the RBI's upper tolerance limit of 6 per cent for the first time since October 2024. The consumer price index (CPI) based headline retail inflation was 5.54 per cent in September. Food inflation…

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Deccan Chronicle Deccan Chronicle Holdings Current article 12 Nov 2026, 18:21 IST

Headline Retail Inflation Rose To 6.09 pc in October From 5.54 pc In September

The ministry data further showed that food inflation spiked to 8.94 per cent in October 2026 from 7.74 per cent in the previous month

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