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Retail inflation at 18-month low of 4.7%

NEW DELHI: India’s retail inflation slid to an 18-month low of 4.7% in April, compared to 5.66% in March, official data on Friday showed, bringing relief to consumers and the government alike. Retail inflation: Within the food…

Industrial production slips to 18-month low

India's industrial production slipped to an 18-month low, contracting by 0.8 per cent in August, mainly due to a decline in output of the manufacturing and mining sectors, according to official data released on Wednesday. Photograph: Amit…