date:Sep 14, 2012
rices was 13.77 per cent, while in milk and fruits it was was 6.68 per cent and 1.14 per cent respectively.
Vegetables became costlier by 9.98 per cent in August, year-on-year. Inflation in this segment was 24.11 per cent in July.
However, the pressure on prices of onions declined during August to (-) 20.67 per cent.
In non-food articles, inflation in oil seeds was 28.33 per cent, fibres (3.53 per cent) and minerals (9.74 per cent).
Besides, inflation for June was revised upwards to 7.58 per