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Deceptively benign: On retail inflation, oil-import-dependency
The piece analyzes retail inflation in India and its relationship to dependence on oil imports. It touches on inflation dynamics, currency values, and sectors such as fertilisers, plastics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and automobiles, placing inflation in the context of energy and trade.
Why It Matters
The article frames how energy import dependence can influence domestic prices, a concern for policymakers and financial markets.
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April 20, 2026
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April 19, 2026
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