12 Apr 2026
Inflation eases to 3.6% in March 2026
Banking
UPSC
SSC
Economy
Summary
Headline CPI inflation eased to 3.6% YoY in March, comfortably within RBI's tolerance band of 4% (±2%). Food inflation moderated to 4.1% on the back of good rabi harvest expectations.
Why it matters
Banking Awareness, IBPS PO/Clerk, UPSC Economy. Connect to RBI's monetary policy stance, repo rate trajectory, and CPI vs WPI distinction.