J&K Inflation at 4.27%: Rising Grocery and Vegetable Costs Put Pressure on Household Budgets By: Javid Amin | 18 October 2026 Srinagar: The cost of managing everyday household expenses is becoming an increasingly important concern for families across Jammu and Kashmir, as retail inflation reached 4.27% in September, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Although the Union Territory’s headline inflation rate remains below the national average of 5.54%, the broader picture is more complicated for consumers. Food prices,…
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