February inflation rises to 3.21% under new CPI series; food inflation climbs to 3.47%
- Posted on March 12, 2026
- By Financial Express
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February inflation rises to 3.21% under new CPI series; food inflation climbs to 3.47%

The February CPI inflation increased to 3.21%, with a year-on-year increase of 47 basis points. This is the second reading under the new CPI series with a revised base year of 2024. Rural inflation was 3.37% and urban inflation was 3.02%. Food inflation was 3.47% in February, with a decrease in the prices of tomatoes, […]