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India's Inflation Hits 6.09%, Adding Pressure on RBI to Raise Rates

October's inflation reading breached the Reserve Bank of India's upper tolerance limit for the first time in two years, with food costs adding pressure ahead of December's policy review.

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October retail inflation breaches RBI limit at 6.09%

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Food inflation reaches a provisional 8.94% in October

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Vegetable costs identified as a driver of rising prices

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Inflation surge adds pressure for further RBI rate increases

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  1. Retail inflation crosses RBI’s upper limit for first time in two years, comes in at 6.1% in October 2026
    The Hindu
  2. Retail inflation rises above 6% in October for first time in two years
    Scroll.in
  3. India's Retail Inflation Rises To 6.09 Per Cent In October, Breaches RBI's 6 Per Cent Upper Tolerance Limit For First Time In Two Years
    Swarajya
  4. India’s retail inflation rises to 6.09% in October, breaches RBI’s upper tolerance limit
    Business Line - Home
  5. India October inflation tops RBI's 6% limit, strengthens case for rate hikes
    India: United We Stand