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According to recently released government data, retail inflation in India climbed to 5.08% in June, up from 4.8% in May 2024 and 4.87% in June 2023. The increase was primarily attributed to higher prices of essential kitchen items, highlighting ongoing economic challenges.

New Delhi: India's wholesale price-based inflation surged to a 14-month high in May, driven primarily by food items, according to government data released on Friday. The Ministry of Commerce & Industry reported a 2.61% increase in wholesale inflation for May, exceeding economists' expectations of a 2.5% rise. This figure marks a significant jump from April's year-on-year rise of 1.26%.

Retail inflation in India surged to a 15-month high of 7.44% in July, driven by a sharp increase in food prices, particularly vegetables. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded a significant jump from 4.87% in June and 6.71% in July 2022, prompting concerns about the impact on consumers' purchasing power and the broader economy.