May 14, 2022
1 min read

India’s retail inflation reaches 7.79% in April

Retail inflation tracked by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in prices from a retail market perspective…reports Asian Lite News

India’s retail inflation accelerated to 7.79 per cent in April, remaining above the tolerance limit of the central bank for a fourth month in a row, data released on Thursday showed.

The retail inflation stayed well above the Reserve Bank of India’s upper tolerance limit for a fourth consecutive month due to high fuel and food prices amidst war in Ukraine.

In March, the retail inflation was at 6.95 per cent.

Retail inflation tracked by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in prices from a retail market perspective.

Besides, industrial production grew 1.9 per cent in March and 11.3 per cent in fiscal year FY22, the data showed.

ALSO READ-India may mull Preferential Trade Agreement with Oman

Previous Story

Private investment in AI intelligence to reach $135 bn in 2022

Next Story

‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’ teaser trailer released 

Latest from Business

China Curbs Hit India’s Electronics Boom

The ICEA noted this results in delays, inefficiencies, and higher costs — alternatives from Japan or Korea cost up to four times more than Chinese machinery. India’s transformation into a global electronics

India Maps 8.52 MT Rare Earth Reserves

The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) and the Geological Survey of India (GSI) are actively exploring and augmenting rare earth resources, while the GSI alone has added 482.6 million

‘India’s Digital Hub Ascends’

The event also featured discussions on the Quad Partnership for Cable Connectivity and Resilience, reiterating commitments made during the July 1 Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting India’s growing role as a key digital

India’s Job Market Surges

With hiring levels on the rise, compensation is expected to increase by 12-15% in metro cities and by 18-22% in emerging cities India’s festive season this year is poised to create more
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Retail inflation zooms to over 6% in May

According to the data furnished by the National Statistical Office,

Lulu announces massive investment in retail sector

Lulu Group International is one of the few retailers who