Petrol-diesel price hikes set to lift headline CPI by 10-25 bps, with freight rates rising 2.5-3% as diesel makes up 50-55% of truck costs. Companies that held back price increases are expected to raise rates, squeezing retail margins and consumer demand. RBI likely to reassess FY27 inflation projections.

Times of India · Business · 5/16/2026, 1:32:24 AM