India's July CPI hits 4.45%, breaching RBI midpoint again on food and fuel
India's July CPI hit 4.45%, topping the RBI's 4% midpoint for a second straight month as food and fuel prices firmed. Food inflation rose to 5.52% while core stayed near 4%, and analysts see headline at 4.5-4.7% in Q2 FY27, keeping the rate-cut debate alive.