REUTERSIndia's retail inflation in September accelerated to its highest in nine months, due to higher food prices, according to government data released on Monday. Annual retail inflation was at 5.49% in September, higher than 3.65% in August, and economists' forecast of 5.04%. The print was the highest since December 2023, when retail inflation was at 5.69%. The chart shows India inflation growth was at 9-month high of 5.49% on yearly basis in September 2024. Vegetable prices rose 36% year-on-year in September against a 10.71% increase in August.

Source: bd News24 October 15, 2024 02:17 UTC