Retail Inflation Hits 9-Month High Of 5.49% In Sept Amid Rising Prices

Retail inflation rose to a nine-month high of 5.49% in September 2024, driven by rising prices of various vegetables. This marks the highest level since December of the previous year. Retail inflation in India is measured using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Food inflation was recorded at 5.02% in September 2023, experiencing an increase from 6.62% to 9.24% over the year.