India’s Retail Inflation Rises to 3.21% in February 2026 as Food and Tobacco Prices Push CPI Higher
India’s retail inflation rose to 3.21% in February 2026, according to official data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, with higher prices in food and tobacco categories contributing to the increase. The inflation figure, measured through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), reflects a slight rise compared with the previous month. However, the rate remains well…

