India’s inflation hits near two-year high of 5.54% in September, backing RBI’s rate hike

Retail inflation rose from 4.83% in August, driven by food prices and rising costs, as a weaker rupee and elevated oil prices add to pressure on the RBI.
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- Monday, 12 October 2026, 9:29 pm IST
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