Inflation projections have been revised upwards

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) expects CPI to grow at 5.7% in 2021-22 now, compared to the 5.1% projection it had made in June

Chart shows inflation projections (in %) by the MPC in its June and August meetings. The June quarter inflation for the August meeting is actual number, not projection

Chart: Roshan Kishore Source: RBI Get the data