# Indian July consumer inflation likely edged higher on food prices

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- Reuters, 2026-08-07 12:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indian-july-consumer-inflation-likely-edged-higher-food-prices-2026-08-07/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a75c9f516de02000121a952

> Indian consumer inflation was likely higher in July, according to a Reuters poll. A modest rise in food prices may have pushed inflation above the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% medium-term target for a second consecutive month. The reading would point to continuing price pressure in the economy.