BusinessPhoto: NDTV BusinessSeptember Inflation Hits 5.54%, Highest in 23 Months Due to Food Prices
Consumer price index (CPI) inflation rose to 5.54% in September, the highest in 23 months, driven mainly by food prices. Food inflation increased to 7.74% from 5.97% in August, pushing overall CPI above the RBI target for the fourth consecutive month. Rural inflation rose to 6.08%, while urban inflation increased to 4.88%, showing a sharper price rise in rural areas.
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