Retail inflation likely to climb to 4.5-5% in August, say economists

A Business Standard poll of 11 economists projects August retail inflation at 4.5-5 per cent, driven by higher food prices and a firmer core inflation reading
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Himanshi Bhardwaj 4 min read Last Updated : Sep 11 2026 | 4:15 PM IST Lis
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