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Inflation print for Oct likely to be lower than 7 pc: RBI Governor

Inflation print for Oct likely to be lower than 7 pc: RBI Governor
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New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI) Terming price rise as a major challenge, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Saturday expressed hope that inflation print for October will be lower than 7 per cent.

Retail inflation in September increased to 7.4 per cent from 7 per cent in AugustĀ on higher food and energy costs.

He attributed the expected moderation in inflation in October to measures taken by both the government and RBI in the last 6-7 months.