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Inflation signals remain mixed as food prices ease but core pressures persist
Easing food prices improved inflation outlook, but elevated core inflation and commodity trends continue to influence policy expectations.
India’s inflation outlook showed mixed trends as food price deflation moderated and rural inflation turned marginally positive, offering some relief to household budgets. However, core inflation pressures remained elevated, driven largely by sharp increases in gold and silver prices. Policymakers continue to monitor these dynamics closely, as sustained core inflation could limit room for accommodative measures.