Inflation declines to over 6-yr low of 2.82 pc in May: Govt data
New Delhi, Jun 12 (PTI) Retail inflation dipped to an over six-year low of 2.82 per cent in May mainly due to subdued prices of food items, including vegetables, fruits, and protein-rich items, showed government data released on Thursday.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based retail inflation was 3.16 per cent in April and 4.8 per cent in May 2024.
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