14 Sep 2026 | 3 Mins Read
August retail inflation rises to 4.82%, remaining above RBI's target level
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Retail inflation in August rose to 4.82%, up from 4.45% in July, remaining above the RBI's 4% target for the third consecutive month, according to NSO data. Food inflation reached 5.95%, driven by sharp increases in onion, garlic, and ginger prices. Rural inflation was 5.23% versus 4.31% in urban areas.