Mobile handset inflation in India jumped to 8.65% in October 2026, mostly because mobile phones and laptops are getting more expensive.
Phone prices rose sharply from last month, and computers weren't far behind.
This is a big shift from earlier price drops, thanks to higher demand for tech (like data centers) and geopolitical uncertainties pushing up costs for memory chips.
India's retail inflation rises to 6.09%
It's not just gadgets: prices for everyday things are climbing too.
Onions soared by over 100%, garlic wasn't far behind, and even flight tickets got a lot costlier.
With so many items getting pricier, India's overall retail inflation hit 6.09%, crossing the Reserve Bank's comfort zone and showing that rising costs are hitting more than just tech lovers.