# India retail inflation rises to 5.54% in September, topping estimates

https://mins.news/en/item/96254

- CNBC, 2026-10-12 10:36 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/12/india-inflation-oil-energy-iran-war.html

> India’s retail inflation rose for an 11th consecutive month, reaching 5.54% in September and exceeding estimates, raising the prospect of another interest rate hike.

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