Retail Inflation Hits Two-Year High in October, Breaching RBI's Upper Limit

Food inflation climbed to 8.94 per cent in October 2026, up from 7.74 per cent in September, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The sharp rise pushed overall inflation to a two-year peak. The figure exceeded the upper tolerance limit set by the Reserve Bank of India. The data highlights mounting pressure on household food costs. The article provides limited further detail on the drivers behind the increase.
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