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Double Trouble at the Dinner Table: When will food prices normalise for Indians

1 source · first seen 10:08 5 Oct · updated 10:08 5 Oct

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  • Food prices are rising unevenly, squeezing Indian household budgets
  • Economists expect food inflation to persist in the coming months
  • Persistent food inflation may weigh on consumption-sensitive Indian companies and complicate the RBI’s rate outlook

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