March 2018 CPI inflation stands at 4.3%

Rural India inflation stands at 4.4% in March 2018 as compared to 4.45% in February 2018 and Urban India inflation stands at 4.12% in March 2018 as compared to 4.52% in February 2018 The all India general CPI inflation (Combined) for March 2018(Prov.) declined to 4.28% from 4.44% % in February 2018. The inflation rates for rural and urban areas for March 2018 (Prov.) are 4.4% and 4.1%  respectively, as compared to 4.4% and 4.5% respectively, for February 2018. Rate of inflation during March 2018 (Prov.) for sugar and confectionery stands at (-)1.61%, pan and tobacco at 7.8%, cereals and products at 2.2%, milk and products at 3.5%, egg at 7.5%, spices at (-)0.07%, pulses and products at (-)13.41% etc.      Consumer Price Inflation (Combined) (%)        Source: PHD Research Bureau, compiled from CSO