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India's inflation hits 5.54%: Onion prices up 108%, food inflation 7.74% | 10 numbers explained
Economic Times Economy
Published 14 Oct 2026, 05:56 am IST
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India's inflation hits 5.54%: Onion prices up 108%, food inflation 7.74% | 10 numbers explained
India's retail inflation rose to 5.54% in September 2026, the highest this year, as food inflation jumped to 7.74%. Onion prices more than doubled, while potatoes and tomatoes got cheaper. We break down 10 key numbers from MoSPI's latest CPI data, from rural inflation and the worst-hit states to restaurant and transport costs.
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Originally reported by Economic Times Economy.Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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