India's retail inflation eases to 5-month low

India's inflation falls for third straight month to 4.31% in January, making case for further monetary easing
This could clear the way for another rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, which slashed rates from 6.5% to 6.25% after its monetary policy meeting on Feb. 7.
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India's retail inflation eased to a five-month low of 4.31% in January from 5.22% in December as food price inflation declined, government data released on Wednesday showed.
India's inflation cools to lower-than-expected 4.31% in January
This could clear the way for another rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India, which slashed rates from 6.5% to 6.25% after its monetary policy meeting on Feb. 7.
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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated last week that the central bank remains vigilant regarding inflationary pressures and will monitor the impact of rupee depreciation on local prices.
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