Retail Inflation Rises To 6.52% In January, Highest In 3 Months

India’s annual retail inflation rate rose to 6.52% in January from 5.72% in December, government data showed on today.

Retail inflation was above the Reserve Bank of India’s upper targeted limit of 6% for the first time in three months. 

A increase in food prices led the rise in CPI (Consumer Price Index) inflation – food inflation rose to 5.94% in January.