How rural India is bearing the brunt of the inflation rise
India's rural inflation reached 4.74% in June, surpassing the urban rate of 3.92%, marking the widest gap in 18 months. This increase is primarily driven by rising food prices, which constitute a larger portion of rural consumption, but pressures are now extending to non-food items due to factors including the West Asia war. The Reserve Bank of India's inflation target has been breached for the first time in over a year, prompting concerns about the economic impact on rural households.