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Part of situation: Inflation trends in India and Pakistan (7 clusters)

India inflation rises in August as food and wholesale prices climb

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India's inflation rates saw an upward trend in August 2026. Retail inflation (CPI) rose to 4.82%, up from 4.45% in July, driven largely by rising food prices. Food inflation specifically climbed to 5.95% during the same period.

Significant price hikes were noted in essential staples. Ginger, onion, and garlic experienced high inflation rates of 73.82%, 48.27%, and 43.60% respectively. Conversely, tomato and potato prices saw deflationary trends. Additionally, silver jewellery prices surged by 107.11% due to costlier imports.

Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation also increased to 9.92% in August, up from 9.78% in July. Experts suggest that wholesale inflation could potentially breach the 10% mark in September. An ICICI Bank report noted that underlying core inflation may be stronger than year-on-year figures suggest, citing rising costs in transport, information, and communication sectors.

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Commerce and Industry Ministry · ICICI Bank · India · Ministry of Commerce and Industry · Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation · PHDCCI · Reserve Bank of India

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India's inflation rises to 4. 82% in August, just above forecasts [www.europesays.com]
Wholesale Price Inflation Hits 9. 92% in August 2026 [www.barristery.in]
भारत में अगस्त माह के लिए थोक मूल्य सूचकांक आधारित महंगाई 9. 92 प्रतिशत रही: सरकार [samacharnama.com]
Wholesale inflation climbs to 9. 92 pc in August, highest in months [thefederal.com]
भारत में खुदरा महंगाई अगस्त में बढ़कर 4. 82 प्रतिशत पर पहुंची, सोना-चांदी और खाद्य कीमतों ने बढ़ाया दबाव | Surat: Workers Sort Onions Amid Surge in Prices at Sardar Market [www.bhaskarhindi.com]
Food prices hit a new high as CPI jumps to 4. 82 percent (Y-o-Y, provisional) in August, 2026, says PHDCCI [businessnewsthisweek.com]
WPI अगस्त 2026: थोक महंगाई 9. 92% पर, Fuel-Power और खाद्य से दबाव [hindi.asianetnews.com]
Retail Inflation दर में बढ़ोतरी, महंगाई बढ़ी, प्याज-लहसुन ने बिगाड़ा रसोई का बजट, आम आदमी की जेब पर क्या असर? [hindi.webdunia.com]
Business News | WPI Inflation Likely to Breach 10% in September, Remain Elevated Through 2026: Experts [www.latestly.com]
Higher food prices drive CPI higher, inflation outlook faces weather, energy risks: Economists [morungexpress.com]
India's underlying inflation stronger than it seems: ICICI Bank report [newsable.asianetnews.com]
Food prices hit a new high as CPI jumps to 4. 82% (Y-o-Y, provisional) in August, 2026, says PHDCCI - PHD Chamber [www.phdcci.in]
खाद्य महंगाई बढ़ने से सीपीआई में हुई बढ़ोतरी, मौसम और तेल की कीमतों से आगे भी जोखिम की संभावना: इकोनॉमिस्ट्स [www.punjabkesari.com]
India Retail Inflation Rises to 4. 82% in August, Hits Eight-Month High [udaipurkiran.com]
Inflation slows for third straight month raising case for rate cut [businessday.ng]
Retail inflation rises to an eight-month high of 4. 8 per cent in August [www.newindianexpress.com]
CPI Inflation Rises To 4. 82% In August On Higher Food Prices [www.news18.com]
Crude Oil Prices Shoots Up Over 3%, Hovers Near $108 [www.timesnownews.com]