
India's Retail Inflation Hits 5.5% as Food Prices Surge
India's retail inflation rose to 5.5% in September, driven by surging food prices. Bank of Baroda warns of potential RBI rate hikes.
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India's retail inflation rose to 5.5% in September, driven by surging food prices. Bank of Baroda warns of potential RBI rate hikes.

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