New Delhi, May 15 -- Retail inflation in India is expected to rise to 5.1 per cent in the current fiscal year as higher wholesale prices, elevated crude oil costs and a weakening rupee increase pressure on consumer prices, according to a report by Crisil.

The report stated that the recent sharp rise in wholesale inflation, mainly due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, could gradually pass on to consumers in the form of higher retail prices.

It stated, "We expect retail inflation to print higher at 5.1 per cent in the current fiscal compared with 2 per cent last fiscal".

According to the report, Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation rose sharply to 8.3 per cent in April 2026 from 3.9 per cent in March, while Consumer Price Index (...