# India’s September inflation rose to 5.54% year on year

> India’s consumer price index rose 5.54% year on year in September, while food inflation was 7.74%. Both September rates are provisional.

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- Published: 2026-10-13T00:51:40+00:00
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- Event / data period: 2026-09
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The September headline rate was above August’s final 4.83%. Inflation was 6.08% in rural areas and 4.88% in urban areas.

Food inflation rose from 5.97% in August; rural food inflation was 8.06% and urban food inflation 7.18%. The data use the revised consumer-price index with a 2024=100 base.

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### India’s September inflation rose to 5.54% year on year

India’s consumer price index rose 5.54% year on year in September, while food inflation was 7.74%. Both September rates are provisional.

Methodology: Rural, urban and food rates are year-on-year changes; September 2026 figures are provisional. National CPI base is 2024=100.

| Indicator | Geography | Period | Year-on-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headline CPI | India | 2026-09 | 5.54 |
| Food CPI | India | 2026-09 | 7.74 |
| Rural CPI | India rural | 2026-09 | 6.08 |
| Urban CPI | India urban | 2026-09 | 4.88 |

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## Sources

- [Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India](<https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2322244&lang=2&reg=48>) (Source checked: 2026-10-13; Published: 2026-10-12)

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