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India's Consumer Price Index Shows Modest Inflation in April 2026

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12 May 2026

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April 2026, revealing a year-on-year inflation rate of 3.48%. This figure is based on the base year 2024 and is marginally up from 3.40% in March 2026. Food inflation, measured by the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), stood at 4.20%. The data shows rural areas experiencing slightly higher inflation at 3.74%, compared to 3.16% in urban regions. Among key items, silver jewellery exhibited a significant price rise, while commodities like potatoes and onions saw deflation.

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Indian Economy Demonstrates Resilience Amid Global Challenges: Piyush Goyal

Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal spoke at the Confederation of Indian Industry Annual Summit, highlighting India's economic resilience amid global challenges. Despite global geopolitical and economic turmoil, India is achieving record export figures and maintaining a strong trade balance. Goyal emphasized the need for efficiency and

Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express Transforms Travel in First 10 Days

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Dr. Jitendra Singh to Preside Over 16th Pension Adalat in New Delhi

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I4C and RBIH Sign Landmark MoU to Enhance AI-Based Cyber Fraud Detection

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Indian Economy Demonstrates Resilience Amid Global Challenges: Piyush Goyal

Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express Transforms Travel in First 10 Days

Dr. Jitendra Singh to Preside Over 16th Pension Adalat in New Delhi

I4C and RBIH Sign Landmark MoU to Enhance AI-Based Cyber Fraud Detection