India staples hold steady as FCI stocks cushion West Asia inflation risk
Retail prices of cereals, pulses and most vegetables in India were flat year-on-year as of 9 June, with FCI foodgrain stocks at a comfortable 81.75 mt. CPI eased to 3.48% in April, though RBI sees FY27 inflation at 5.1% amid West Asia conflict risks. Wheat held at ₹30.92/kg, rice ₹43.43/kg, tur dal ₹122.75/kg.
Retail prices of cereals, pulses and most vegetables in India remained stable year-on-year as of 9 June, with comfortable FCI foodgrain stocks of 81.75 mt cushioning against West Asia conflict-driven inflation risks; CPI at 3.48% in April.