Consumer price index for Apr at 4.29%
Consumer price index for Apr at 4.29%
BusinessToday.In
- May 15, 2021,
- Updated May 15, 2021 10:32 AM IST
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India's headline inflation as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) moderated in April 2021. The growth in inflation (year-on-year) for the month at 4.29%, was the lowest in three months.
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Inflation in food & beverages declined to a 2.7% in April 2021 over the growth of 10.5% in April 2020. The decline in the overall food inflation was driven by vegetables.
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Retail inflation of pan, tobacco and intoxicants for the month of April 2021 recorded a growth of 9% on Y-O-Y basis.
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Clothing and footwear inflation for the month of April 2021 registered a growth of 3.5%, lowest in last five months.
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Housing inflation increased to a 12-month high of 3.7% in April 2021.
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Inflation in fuel components rose by 8% in April 2021 over the 3% growth in April 2020. The rise in global energy prices coupled with the high domestic taxes has been pushing fuel prices upwards.
Shivani Sharma
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