Retail inflation at 3.21% in February, up 47 basis points
CPI inflation increased by 47 basis points from 2.74% recorded in January 2026.
CPI inflation increased by 47 basis points from 2.74% recorded in January 2026.
Nominal GDP, or GDP at current prices, in Q3 of FY 2025–26 is estimated at ₹90.91 lakh crore, as against ₹83.46 lakh crore in the corresponding quarter of FY 2024–25, reflecting a growth rate of 8.9%.
An analysis by SBI Research suggests that applying the new weights to existing indices could raise headline CPI inflation marginally by 20–30 basis points, while periods of high food inflation may see the revised CPI lower by a similar margin.
The growth rates of the three sectors, Mining, Manufacturing and Electricity for December 2025 are 6.8 per cent, 8.1 per cent and 6.3 per cent respectively.
The subdued performance has been largely attributed to fewer working days during the month due to major festivals such as Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath, which affected overall production levels, the ministry said in a statement.
The economy continues to gain momentum, supported by resilient performance in the secondary and tertiary sectors, which lifted overall growth in the first half (H1) of FY26 to 8.0 per cent, compared with 6.1 per cent in H1 FY25.
The issue has been deliberated in detail with the national and international experts, Reserve Bank of India, International Monetary Fund and other UN institutions and government organisations.
It said the growth was driven primarily by the trade (3.63%) and other services (3.13%) sectors, while the manufacturing sector contracted by 4.7% during the same period.
Further, food inflation saw a sharp decline of 79 basis points in May compared to April 2025, reaching its lowest level since October 2021.
The Centre has launched a revamped Microdata portal, marking a significant step in enhancing data accessibility, user experience, and the integration of advanced technologies in the Official Statistical System.
