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List: Which everyday expenses are hitting your pocket harder as CPI crosses 6%, food inflation nears 9% in Oct 2026?

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India’s retail inflation crossed the RBI’s 6% upper tolerance limit in October 2026, rising to 6.09%, while food inflation climbed to 8.51%. Onion, garlic and lemon recorded sharp price increases, adding to household budget pressures.

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    List: Which everyday expenses are hitting your pocket harder as CPI crosses 6%, food inflation nears 9% in Oct 2026?

    India’s retail inflation crossed the RBI’s 6% upper tolerance limit in October 2026, rising to 6.09%, while food inflation climbed to 8.51%. Onion, garlic and lemon recorded sharp price increases, adding to household budget pressures.

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    Retail inflation crosses RBI’s 6% limit, food inflation at 9%; interest hikes likely - The Indian Express

    Retail inflation crosses RBI’s 6% limit, food inflation at 9%; interest hikes likely The Indian Express Retail inflation crosses RBI’s upper limit for first time in two years, comes in at 6.1% in October 2026 The Hindu At 6.09%, retail inflation breaches RBI's upper tolerance...

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