13-May-2026
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Food inflation rises to 4.2% in April, tomato prices key driver
13-May-2026

Retail food inflation remained in positive territory for four consecutive months in April, with a year-on-year rise of 4.2% in the relevant index, as tomatoes and coconuts became costlier. Sequentially, All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) rose by 0.25% last month, compared to March, 2026. Food inflation was 3.87% in March 2026.

News Source:- https://www.financialexpress.com/business/news/food-inflation-rises-to-4-2-in-april-tomato-prices-key-driver/4238997/