Food inflation to stay elevated as prices rise unevenly across India

India faces persistent food inflation with prices rising unevenly across categories, straining household budgets. Economists project food inflation could reach up to 7% in the coming months due to multiple headwinds.

Weather risks, particularly from El Niño patterns, threaten crop yields and could drive prices higher. Additionally, global developments in West Asia are increasing energy and logistics costs, further pressuring food prices.