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Rising inflation sparks buzz of early rate hike
India's consumer price inflation climbed to a 20‑month high of 4.82% in August, surpassing the Reserve Bank of India's 4% midpoint target for the third month in a row. The persistent price pressure has revived market expectations of an early monetary policy tightening.
Livemint Indian Economy & Policy
15 Sept 2026
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