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Inflation Surges: Silver Jewelry Soars, Potatoes Plummet
13 Jul
Summary
- June 2026 inflation rate reached 4.38%, an increase from 3.93%.
- Personal care and miscellaneous goods saw a staggering 16.72% inflation.
- Silver jewelry prices increased by 133.21%, while potatoes deflated 20.34%.
India's provisional inflation rate for June 2026 stood at 4.38% based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a slight increase from 3.93% reported in the prior month. Rural inflation registered at 4.74%, while urban inflation was recorded at 3.92%.
The All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) also saw an upward trend, reaching 5.32% in June 2026, compared to 4.78% in May. Rural areas experienced higher food inflation at 5.45%, with urban areas at 5.09%.
Housing inflation was reported at 2.10% provisionally. The most significant price surge was observed in personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods and services, escalating by 16.72%.
Other notable inflation rates included restaurants and accommodation (6.91%), food and beverages (5.05%), and paan, tobacco, and intoxicants (4.83%). Conversely, information and communication saw minimal inflation at 0.43%.
Within specific items, silver jewelry experienced an extraordinary inflation of 133.21%, while potatoes recorded a substantial deflation of 20.34% in June 2026.
