1. In July retail inflation was at 6.93 per cent, as against 6.23 per cent in June. 2. Inflation in food articles during July stood at 4.08 per cent, as against 2.04 per cent in June.
In April, the government had released limited information due to data collection issues, but its final index will be released next month.
Although, crude oil prices eased and rupee appreciated during the day but positive sentiments eroded as the day progressed, analysts said.
