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Retail inflation eases to 5-month low in January

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NEW DELHI: Retail inflation eased to a five-month low in January as vegetable prices moderated, bringing much-needed relief to authorities battling stubborn price pressures, while industrial output growth slowed, led by a sluggish manufacturing sector. Data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Wednesday showed retail inflation, as measured by the consumer price index … Read more

Retail inflation declines to 4.31% in January

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Retail inflation eased to 4.31 per cent in January from 5.22 per cent in December primarily due to declining food costs, as per the official data released on Wednesday. The retail inflation, measured by Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 5.1 per cent in January 2024.Additionally, food inflation stood at 6.02 per cent, showing a major … Read more