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Retail inflation may breach 6% in October amid rising food prices
Statistics Ministry will formally release the retail inflation data on November 12
The Hindu BusinessLine Economy
6 Nov 2026
India News
Statistics Ministry will formally release the retail inflation data on November 12
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