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( As on 07/02/2025 12:37)

RBI projects FY26 inflation at 4.2%, down from 4.8% estimate in 2024-25

The Reserve Bank on Friday projected the retail inflation at 4.2 per cent for next financial year beginning April while retaining the forecast for 2024-25 at 4.8 per cent.

Unveiling the last bi-monthly monetary policy of this fiscal year, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said food inflation pressures, in absence of any supply side shock, should see a significant softening due to good kharif production, winter-easing in vegetable prices and favourable rabi crop prospects.

He further said core inflation is expected to rise but remain moderate