Food inflation in India has persisted at 8% year-on-year since November 2023. A severe heatwave has further reduced supplies of pulses, vegetables, and cereals, prompting minimal impact from export curbs and import tariff reductions. Experts suggest that a robust monsoon by early July could alleviate concerns over the delayed cultivation of kharif crops.
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August 30, 2026