Retail Inflation: The onslaught of inflation is not stopping! Rates increased for the sixth consecutive month, everything from plate to ration became expensive in June

Retail Inflation Rate June 2026: Retail inflation in India has increased to 4.38 percent on an annual basis in June, which was 3.93 percent in May. This information was given in the data released on Monday by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation. According to the data released by the ministry, retail inflation in rural areas has increased to 4.74 percent in June from 4.25 percent in May. At the same time, the inflation rate in urban areas has increased to 3.92 percent in June, which was 3.53 percent in May. Retail food inflation rate in June was 5.32 percent. It was 4.78 percent in May.

According to the data released by the government, the five things which had the highest inflation rate on an annual basis in June. They include silver jewelery (133.21 per cent), ginger (50.41 per cent), gold/diamond/platinum jewelery (36.82 per cent), tomato (31.92 per cent) and raisins and raisins (20.52 per cent).

These 5 things were cheapest in June

Apart from this, the five commodities whose prices have declined on an annual basis in June include Potato (-20.34 percent), Peas (-9.67 percent), Motor Car & Jeep (-6.89 percent), Cumin (-3.75 percent) and Motor Cycle & Scooter (-3.49 percent). According to government data, retail inflation in food and beverages was 5.05 percent; The growth was 4.83 percent in betel, tobacco and inoxidants, 3.23 percent in clothing and footwear, 1.42 percent in health, 3.34 percent in education services, 4.31 percent in transport and 1.75 percent in recreation, support and culture.

Which state has the highest inflation?

highest in june retail inflation rate The states included Telangana (6.36 percent), Andhra Pradesh (5.39 percent), Tamil Nadu (5.24 percent), Odisha (5.15 percent) and Madhya Pradesh (5.09 percent). Additionally, in June MPC RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra Said that despite global challenges, retail inflation (CPI) still remains below the target level of RBI. However, inflation is likely to increase in the coming months and may reach close to the upper limit set by the RBI.

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RBI’s stance on rising inflation

The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India further said that the risks related to inflation have increased, but in the current situation, instead of making changes in interest rates, it has been decided to let the situation become more clear. RBI will continue to take data-based decisions and keep a close watch on inflation and supply side pressures.