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October CPI hits 6.09%, highest under new series
Negative-30
GreyOak summary
India's retail inflation reached 6.09% in October, surpassing the Reserve Bank of India's 6% upper tolerance limit. This marks the highest reading in two years and the first breach since October 2024 under the new CPI series. With inflation rising every month in 2026, the data adds pressure on the central bank ahead of its December policy review.
What it affects
- CPI inflationNegative -30
October CPI rose to 6.09%.Rolling sentiment Negative -64
- RBI policy rate and stancePositive +14
Pressure builds for December rate hike.Rolling sentiment Negative -42
- RBI regulationPositive +7
Inflation breached RBI's 6% upper limit.Rolling sentiment Positive +33
