India’s Food Inflation Hits 7.74% | How close are we to the Food Crisis?

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India’s food inflation has surged to 7.74%, raising fresh concerns about the cost of living, food security and the outlook for the Indian economy. Retail inflation has climbed to a 24-month high, while a weak monsoon and the growing risk of El Niño threaten to add further pressure on food prices. From onions and garlic to everyday household essentials, rising prices could put more pressure on Indian families. But is India heading towards a food crisis? In this explainer, NDTV Profit breaks down the factors driving India’s inflation shock — the deficient 2026 monsoon, the threat of El Niño, global geopolitical tensions and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s warning about a potential global food crisis. We explain how weaker rainfall can affect crop production, why geopolitical disruptions can push up energy, fertiliser and transportation costs, and what sustained food inflation could mean for consumers, farmers and the Reserve Bank of India’s policy decisions. IN THIS VIDEO:

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