India's retail inflation rises to 4.82% in August

India's retail inflation increased to 4.82% in August from 4.45% in July, driven primarily by higher food prices.

National Statistics Office data shows food inflation rose to 5.95% in August compared to 5.52% in the preceding month.

Wholesale price-based inflation also rose to 9.92% in August, up from 9.78% in July due to increased costs for food, fuel, and manufactured items.