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India to cut food weighting in CPI in new inflation series

India is set to revise its inflation measurement, significantly reducing food's weight in the Consumer Price Index to 36.75%. This shift aims to stabilize inflation readings, impacting monetary policy. The updated basket will reflect current spending, incorporating rural rents and e-commerce prices for a more accurate economic picture.

29 Jan 2026 6:54 pm