Retail inflation climbs to 3.21% in February
Analysis of this story by et_economy · 13 Mar 2026, 12:42 AM IST (about 2 months ago)
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Inflation data is a key input for the RBI's monetary policy committee. A rise in inflation, especially food-led, can impact rate cut expectations and overall economic sentiment.
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Key Evidence
- •Retail inflation climbed to 3.21% in February.
- •Sequentially, retail inflation increased 0.1%, while food inflation fell 0.2%.
- •Core inflation remained steady at 3.4%.
- •Uptick was almost entirely led by the food and beverages (F&B) segment.
- •Risk flag: Further acceleration in food inflation
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Original source: et_economy
Published: 13 Mar 2026, 12:42 AM IST
Last updated on Anadi News: 13 Mar 2026, 9:00 AM IST
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