Retail Inflation Rises to 4.82% in August as Food Prices Surge
India’s retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026, up from 4.45% in July, driven largely by higher food prices, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). Rural inflation stood at 5.23%, while urban inflation was recorded at 4.31%, compared with 4.84% and 3.96%, respectively, in July.
Food inflation also increased, with the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) rising to 5.95% from 5.52% in July. Onion prices surged 48.27% year-on-year, while garlic and ginger prices increased by 43.60% and 73.82%. Meanwhile, tomato prices fell 31.09% and potato prices declined 13.14%. Food and beverages recorded 5.66% inflation, while transport stood at 4.60%.
Prices also rose across several other categories, with restaurant and accommodation services recording 8.38% inflation. Personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services saw a sharp 15.17% increase. Silver jewellery recorded the highest rise among individual items at 107.11%. The next CPI data for September is scheduled to be released on October 12.
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