India's Retail Inflation Rises to 4.45% in July Driven by Food Prices
India's retail inflation rose to 4.45% in July 2026, marking the fourth consecutive monthly increase and remaining above the Reserve Bank of India's 4% target for the second month. The rise was mainly driven by higher food prices, with food inflation reaching 5.52%, particularly affecting rural areas where inflation stood at 5.79% compared to 5.05% in urban regions. Key contributors included sharp price increases in onion, ginger, and garlic, while some vegetables saw price declines. Inflation in services like restaurants and accommodation also rose, reflecting broader price pressures.
First-hand measurement across 14 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 12 Aug, 10:41 am. Other outlets followed.