Retail Inflation Hits 9-Month Peak In Sept, Casts Shadow On Rate Cut Expectations In Next MPC
ABP NewsThe retail inflation in the country soared to hit a nine-month peak of 5.5 per cent in September, official data from the government revealed on Monday. This sharp rise in September followed a rise in food inflation which stood at 9.24 per cent in the month, in comparison to 5.66 per cent reported a month earlier. Inflation In Vegetables And Fruits Food prices increased 1.18 per cent on a sequential basis, resulting in a 0.62 per cent hike in consumer prices. Edible oil inflation also climbed 2.5 per cent from -0.9 per cent logged in the previous month after the government decided to restrict the imports of the commodity by imposing higher duties. Aditi Nayar, Chief Economist, ICRA explained, “For a rate cut to be forthcoming in the December 2024 policy review, either the CPI inflation will need to flatten considerably below 5 per cent in the next print or the GDP growth for Q2 FY2025 will need to significantly undershoot the MPC’s expectations.” Also Read : IPO: Hyundai Issue Opens Today, Check GMP Before Placing Bids For Subscription