New Delhi, July 13 -- Retail inflation rose to 4.38 per cent in June from 3.93 per cent in May, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation on Monday. The June print was higher than the Reserve Bank of India's projection of 4.2 per cent for Q1 FY 2026-27.

The data showed that the rise was mainly driven by higher food prices and a sharp increase in the prices of personal care items and jewellery.

Food inflation was the key driver. Year-on-year food inflation stood at 5.32 per cent for June. Rural food inflation was 5.45 per cent while urban food inflation was 5.09 per cent.

Vegetables and jewellery turned expensive. Tomato inflation was 31.92 per cent. Ginger was up 50.41 per cent. Silver Jeweller...