Retail inflation at 3.4%: rural 3.63%, urban 3.11% (MoSPI)
Why in the news
Price pressures picked up slightly. The latest retail inflation print came in at 3.4%, higher than February’s reading.
Key facts
- All-India retail inflation: 3.4%, up from 3.21% in February.
- Release by: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
- Rural prices rose faster than urban ones.
Rural-urban picture
| Area | Inflation rate |
|---|---|
| Rural | 3.63% |
| Urban | 3.11% |
| Overall | 3.4% |
Exam angle
- Data source: MoSPI.
- Gap to remember: rural (3.63%) is above urban (3.11%).
- Trend: acceleration from 3.21% to 3.4%.