The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation announced on 12 October 2026 that provisional retail inflation for September 2026 was 5.54% year-on-year. Food inflation was higher at 7.74%, with rural inflation at 8.06% and urban at 7.18%. The data covers the month of September 2026, and the next report for October is scheduled for 12 November 2026. This information affects the general public and businesses by providing a measure of price changes for goods and services.
Key points
- Retail inflation (CPI): 5.54% (Combined), 6.08% (Rural), 4.88% (Urban)
- Food inflation (CFPI): 7.74% (Combined), 8.06% (Rural), 7.18% (Urban)
- Highest inflation item: Onion at 108.09%
- Lowest inflation item: Tomato at -8.62%
- Next release: CPI for October 2026 will be released on 12 November 2026
When it applies
- release of CPI for October 2026
Who it affects
- general public