Retail Inflation Rises to 4.82% in August 2026; Telangana Records Highest at 6.27%
National retail inflation based on the All India Consumer Price Index with base year 2024 stood at 4.82% for August 2026. The figure reflects price movements across consumer goods and services tracked monthly by the government's inflation measure.
Telangana recorded the highest state-level inflation rate at 6.27% during the same period, indicating faster price increases in the southern state compared to the national average.
