India’s CPI inflation edges up to 2.07 pc in Aug, food inflation stays in negative zone

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India’s inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) edged up to 2.07 per cent in August, although prices food continued to decline during the month, easing the burden on the common man, according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday.

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India’s CPI inflation edges up to 2.07 pc in Aug, food inflation stays in negative zone

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