February 27, 2026
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Retail inflation outlook: CPI likely rises to 1.66% in December on food prices; still below year-ago levels

Retail inflation outlook: CPI likely rises to 1.66% in December on food prices; still below year-ago levels

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India’s retail inflation likely edged higher in December 2025 to 1.66 per cent from 0.71 per cent in November, driven by a strengthening in food prices across most segments, according to projections by Union Bank of India.The official Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for December is scheduled to be released on January 12, 2026, or…

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Retail inflation may reduce by 35 basis points in FY25-26; driven by GST reforms: Report

Retail inflation may reduce by 35 basis points in FY25-26; driven by GST reforms: Report

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GST reforms could lower retail inflation by up to 35 basis points in 2025-26, with the impact already visible in recent months, according to a report by SBI Research.The report, cited by news agency ANI, estimated that Consumer Price Index (CPI) or retail inflation declined by around 25 basis points during the September–November 2025 period…

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